Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.71"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
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31 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | 4.2 (16GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM | Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |   (Latin America), Brazil |    Australia, (Europe), Taiwan |
| Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
| Release date | 3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024 | 4/1/2019 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in) | 71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in) |
| Weight | 213 grams (7.46 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 5.71" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1520 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 390 PPI | 295 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
| User Interface | One UI 6.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (234GB available) UFS 3.1 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 18 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 600 hours (25 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon | • Colors: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | Nokia 4.2 (16GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |