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Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) 31Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919) Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)86%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (234GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.6"32%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.56" inches99%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP14 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+25W150%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)64%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
390 PPIvs+441 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
ModelGalaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Other model namesGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIMT-Mobile Galaxy S4 LTE SGH-M919, Galaxy S IV
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/20244/29/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
System versionAndroid 14Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1TouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 530Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (234GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3 (4, 13)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.14µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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