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Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) 31Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4150
mAh

(Non 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 X5Max (Platinum edition)} 6 Advantages Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (234GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (25GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB 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
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.6"20%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(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
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+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 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4150 mAh
+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.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+194 grams (6.79 ounces)10%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
390 PPIvs+401 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
 
ModelGalaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)X5Max (Platinum edition)
Other model namesGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIMBBK Vivo X5 Max Platinum edition Dual-Sim, BBK X5Max
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
China
China
BrandSamsungVivo
Release date3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/20246/1/2015
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)78 x 153.9 millimeters (3.07 x 6.06 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)194 grams (6.79 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

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
System versionAndroid 14Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0Funtouch 2.0 UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 530ARM Mali-T760 MP2 700MHz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (234GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (25GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 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 (3, 7)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/3.06"1.12ยตm
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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
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)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4150 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemonโ€ข Colors: White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
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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