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Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10e 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 S10e (SM-G970W 128GB) 12Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10e 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 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 S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB) vs Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+435 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
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
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)vs+256GB (234GB available)115%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
5.8"vs+6.6"14%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP137%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 32MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 12vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3100 mAhvs+5000 mAh61%
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.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
HDR10+
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
ModelGalaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S10E (Snapdragon) SM-G970WZKAXAC 6GB RAMGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/20193/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 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 S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.8" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)435 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1One UI 6.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 325192 (v7), 389694 (v8)
Geekbench: 10081 (v4.4), 2141 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (234GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
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 / Upload2000/316 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
(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) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (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 autofocus on both camerasPDAF: 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 extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.74" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
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 outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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 S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10e (SM-G970W 128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.68W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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