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Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro 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 F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB) 15Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1440x3200

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro X
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)

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 F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+256GB (218GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (109GB available)
+204 grams (7.14 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1440x3200 pixels82%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+526 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+6.67"1%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP11%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+5160 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+67W168%
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
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 32MP101%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
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.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+
120Hz
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
ModelPoco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Other model namesPOCO F5 Pro NFCGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date5/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/20233/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.44 x 162.78 millimeters (2.97 x 6.41 in)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)526 PPI390 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 480Hz
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User InterfaceMIUI 14One UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 730 (818MHz)Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1057977 (v9)
Geekbench: 4001 (v5.1), 4009 (v6)
GFXBench: 50fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (218GB 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 F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)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 / Upload3000/1024 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 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/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 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/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.7µm 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 extras8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 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 size1/3.06" inches1/2.74" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot 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 F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)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 reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + 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, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging30W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)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: Black, White
• LiquidCool 2.0
• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)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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