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The Final Choice: Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Apple iPhone 16e – Which Deserves Your Purchase?
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
Apple iPhone 16e
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
Apple iPhone 16e
Build Quality
| Device Height | 161.1 mm (6.34 inches) | 146.7 mm (5.78 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.4 mm (3.05 inches) | 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Blue, Purple, Yellow | White, Black |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 85.8% | 87.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Apple A18 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2750 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (4 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78 | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Apple A18 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1300 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 128 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~332.8 GFLOPS | ~1907 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | iOS 18.3 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 10:24 hr | 11:59 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 17:52 hr | 15:01 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 125 hr | 127 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 75 | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6464 x 4864 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX616 | Sony IMX714 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.74" (≈ 0.36 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 1 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | Yes | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS/HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | March 2024 | February 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $439 | $599 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 82 | 71 |
| Camera Rating | 62 | 74* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 36 | 70 |
| Battery Rating | 84 | 81 |
| Connectivity Rating | 76 | 78 |
| Overall Review Score | 66 | 79* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
$439.00 USD
EUR
377.28
INR
39,930.96
NGN
623,420.48
JPY
69,384.56
MYR
1,780.15
CNY
3,062.77
ZAR
7,196.88
RUB
34,127.42
GBP
327.23
CHF
350.28
Apple iPhone 16e
$599.00 USD
EUR
514.78
INR
54,484.38
NGN
850,635.23
JPY
94,672.79
MYR
2,428.95
CNY
4,179.04
ZAR
9,819.89
RUB
46,565.66
GBP
446.49
CHF
477.94
