Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy M55
Comparison between Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy M55: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 7a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 789,982
- against 698,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,070 nits
- against 1,000 nits
Samsung Galaxy M55, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,385 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Qualcomm Adreno 644 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.85 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 789,982 Best value | 698,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,326 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,243 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.85 GHz Cortex-X1, 2x 2.35 GHz Cortex-A78/A76, and 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.4 GHz Cortex-A710, 3×2.36 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral, Orange, Cyan | Blue, Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 152 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % | 86.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,385 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,070 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years Best value | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.93 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg | 0.98 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8 | SM-M556B, SM-M556B/DS |
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