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Detailed Review: Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G – Who Wins?
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 161.1 mm (6.34 inches) | 162.9 mm (6.41 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.4 mm (3.05 inches) | 78.2 mm (3.08 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Blue, Purple, Yellow | White, Black, Green, Purple |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 85.8% | 86.5% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2750 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78 | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | |
| Production Details | Samsung | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Adreno 710 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1300 MHz | 1010 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 128 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~332.8 GFLOPS | ~517.1 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 10:24 hr | 10:13 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 17:52 hr | 16:02 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 125 hr | 115 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 75 | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 123° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6464 x 4864 | 3184 x 2388 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX616 | GalaxyCore GC12A2 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.74" (≈ 0.36 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
| 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 B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B38 (2600), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B66 (AWS-3) |
| 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 | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2024 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $439 | $399 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 82 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 62 | 68* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 36 | 29 |
| Battery Rating | 84 | 83 |
| Connectivity Rating | 76 | 78 |
| Overall Review Score | 66 | 67* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
$439.00 USD
EUR
369.02
INR
39,845.40
NGN
597,494.32
JPY
68,552.92
MYR
1,727.25
CNY
3,042.05
ZAR
6,986.60
RUB
33,863.63
GBP
321.26
CHF
337.37
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
$399.00 USD
EUR
335.40
INR
36,214.84
NGN
543,052.93
JPY
62,306.64
MYR
1,569.87
CNY
2,764.87
ZAR
6,350.01
RUB
30,778.10
GBP
291.99
CHF
306.63
