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Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco F3 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB) 07Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco F3 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!

Poco F3 (128GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB) vs Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+395 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+6.67"1%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+33W32%
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.
vs25W
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR5vs+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP10%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MPvs+(front) 32MP61%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2K UHD (3840x2130)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)1%
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 11vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4520 mAhvs+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)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.
5.1 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices
128GB (107GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
LED flash
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
ModelPoco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Other model namesPOCO F3 5G (128GB + 6GB RAM) M2012K11AGGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/27/2021, Announced: 3/22/20213/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 163.7 millimeters (3.01 x 6.44 in)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User InterfaceMIUI 12One UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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 650 (670MHz)Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 631850 (v8), 568380 (v9)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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 networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
5MP macro f/2.450mm1/5.0"1.12µmAF
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)2K UHD (3840x2130) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@960fps
720p@120fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.4" inches1/2.74" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
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

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4520 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)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: Night black, Arctic white, Deep ocean blue• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco F3 (128GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
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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