Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A55, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 15.1 mm
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,507,319
- against 726,158
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.75 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 726,158 | 1,507,319 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,173 | 2,100 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,534 | 5,478 Best value |
| 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 CPU with Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,024 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple | Mint Green, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Grey, Blue, Green, Yellow, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 15.1 mm |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 161.1 mm | 165.1 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.8 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,750 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi | 425 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Foldable Display, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 3.4″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.68 W/kg | 0.6 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.04 W/kg Best value | 1.45 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 479 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | SM-F731B, SM-F731B/DS, SM-F731U, SM-F731U1, SM-F731W, SM-F731N |
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