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Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) 08Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
27Points Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 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)

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Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) vs Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+441 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+256GB (234GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.6"32%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches47%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 32MP14 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
ModelXperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 C6943 (4G LTE), Sony HonamiGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/6/20133/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 6.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (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 330Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
256GB (234GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/3.06"1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.74" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + 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, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standby850 hours (35.4 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Purple
โ€ข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
โ€ข Sony TRILUMINOS display
โ€ข 3D Surround Sound
โ€ข Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
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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