Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Realme 12 Pro+
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 and Realme 12 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 12 Pro+, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A55, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 726,158
- against 660,920
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 950 nits
Realme 12 Pro+, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 213 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- against 25 W
- Usable Surface
- 90.4 %
- against 85.8 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.75 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 726,158 Best value | 660,920 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,173 Best value | 1,015 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,534 Best value | 2,970 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.40 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,024 Best value | 799 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple | Blue, Beige, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 161.1 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.8 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP67 Best value | IP65, IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 950 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi | 394 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10 | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, AMOLED, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B32, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 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, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.68 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.04 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps Best value | 70 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 479 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | RMX3840, RMX3841 |
Related comparisons
- Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Infinix GT 20 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Samsung Galaxy A55 vs HTC U23 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy F55
- Realme 12 Pro+ vs Infinix GT 20 Pro
- Realme 12 Pro+ vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Realme 12 Pro+ vs HTC U23 Pro
- Realme 12 Pro+ vs Realme 11 Pro Plus
