Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Samsung Galaxy A25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2025 11:06 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A25 X Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+1/1.56" inches77% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+(front) 50MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+45W80% 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.	vs	25W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
393 PPI	vs	+396 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

39 Common items in both devices

128GB (105GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

UFS 2.2

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

120Hz

16 million

+32 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556E/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Europe), Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/28/2024	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)	76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 15
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)	AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
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, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE
Secondary 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, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Dark Blue, Light Green	• Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered