Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A55 vs vivo V29 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 and vivo V29 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A55, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 726,158
- against 617,100
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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
vivo V29 5G, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 453 ppi
- against 390 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 213 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP67
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.75 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 726,158 Best value | 617,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,173 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,534 | — |
| 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. | 1× Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz + 3× Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz + 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,024 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.1 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.8 % | 93 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi | 453 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10 | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 5 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 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 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 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 n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, 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 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 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC |
| 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 | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.68 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.04 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A55 | V29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 479 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | — |
