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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4) 15Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 7 X
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/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!

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4) vs Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels46%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+515 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)55%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.7"vs+6.6"16%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAhvs+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+25W67%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Other model namesUS Cellular Samsung Galaxy Note 7 N930R4, Galaxy Note 6Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/19/20163/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 153.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.04 in)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 6.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.74" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx
• Stylus Pen (12-bit)
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S-Voice
• HD Voice
• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930R4)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.65W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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