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Precise Analysis: Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23
VS
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S23
VS
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 146.3 mm (5.76 inches) | 161.1 mm (6.34 inches) |
| Device Width | 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) | 77.4 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.6 mm (0.3 inches) | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 213 g (7.51 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Gray, Green, Purple, Yellow | White, Blue, Purple, Yellow |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 88% | 85.8% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3360 MHz | 2750 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 2 + 2 + 3) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A710- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A715- 1 core at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-X3 | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 740 | Samsung Xclipse 530 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 719 MHz | 1300 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 128 |
| Computational Performance | ~2089 GFLOPS | ~332.8 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8, 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128, 256, 512 GB | 128, 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14) | Android 14 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 6.1 | One UI 6.1 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:12 hr | 10:24 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 13:41 hr | 17:52 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 109 hr | 125 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 126 | 75 |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 123° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 10 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6464 x 4864 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Sony IMX616 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.24" | 1/2.74" |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 0.8 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | Yes |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/1700/1900/2100Mhz | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS 6/5/8/34 | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 16, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 | 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) |
| 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 | Flagship | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | February 2023 | March 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $799 | $439 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
$799.00 USD
EUR
689.54
INR
70,818.49
NGN
1,148,853.50
JPY
123,601.70
MYR
3,304.98
CNY
5,684.65
ZAR
13,653.47
RUB
64,850.28
GBP
608.60
CHF
637.92
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
$439.00 USD
EUR
378.86
INR
38,910.28
NGN
631,222.38
JPY
67,911.32
MYR
1,815.88
CNY
3,123.35
ZAR
7,501.72
RUB
35,631.13
GBP
334.39
CHF
350.50
