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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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
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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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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Model | Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z1 C6943 (4G LTE), Sony Honami | Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM |
Country or region available | Brazil | (Latin America), Brazil |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/6/2013 | 3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024 |
Depth | 8.5 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) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 213 grams (7.46 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass |
Protection against water and others | IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 390 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 14 |
Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 6.1 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) |
CPU | Quad-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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Samsung Xclipse 530 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 256GB (234GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 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 network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท 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 resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.74" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Digital TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer 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 alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 850 hours (35.4 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Purple โข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 โข Sony TRILUMINOS display โข 3D Surround Sound | โข Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |