Galaxy M55 vs A55: which is better?

Samsung shook up the Brazilian market this March with the launch of two devices highly anticipated by the public: the Galaxy A55 and the Galaxy M55. With this, a question that may appear in the minds of many is: Which model is the best?

If this confrontation is already going on in your head, we will indicate it below what each of them can offer in terms of specifications and features. In addition, we will talk about which one best fits your profile. Check out!

Galaxy M55

The Galaxy M55 features a design that is very reminiscent of some models present in the Galaxy A family. Here, we are facing a thinner device, which also features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen with FHD+ resolution, brightness that can reach 1,000 nits and up to 120 Hz refresh rate support.

As for the hardware, this model brings the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, in addition to 8 GB RAM, Adreno 644 GPU and 256 GB storage possibility. Regarding connectivity, the M55 supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC for use with Samsung Pay.

The Galaxy M55 is a cell phone that is only sold in e-commerce. (Image: Carlos Palmeira/TecMundo)

For fans of good photography, the Galaxy M55 has a triple set on the home side, with the main camera is 50 MP, in addition to the 8 MP ultra wide and 2 MP macro. In terms of front camera, it also has 50 MP and the Nightography feature, which offers better quality for images obtained in low-light environments.

Finally, the device also features a 5,000 mAh battery, with support for super fast charging of up to 45 W. It also has Android 14 as the operating system running under the One UI 6.1 interface, as well as Dolby Atmos stereo sound and the Voice Focus feature to suppress ambient noise during recordings or video calls.

Galaxy A55

Now talking about the Galaxy A55, this model is a little larger compared to other smartphones in the family. He brings a 6.6-inch screen, maintaining the Super AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate with HDR10+ support.

In terms of technical specifications, the device comes with a Exynos 1480 processor, 8 GB of RAM and storage options with 128 GB and 256 GB of internal space. The GPU present in this model is the Xclipse 530, built in partnership with AMD. In this way, it appears to be slightly superior to what we saw on the Galaxy A35.

The Galaxy A55 is considered a “premium mid-range” cell phone. (Image: Carlos Palmeira/TecMundo)

Talking about the cameras, the Galaxy A55 has a powerful set on its rear equipment, with the main sensor of 50 MP, 12 MP in the ultra-wide and 5 MP in the macro. Regarding the front lens, we are facing a device with 32 MP on the front lens. We can also highlight the Nightography feature for photos in nighttime environments and Super HDR for clearer and brighter captures.

Closing the package, we have 5G support and a 5,000 mAh battery. It supports 25W charging, but it features a charger that only delivers 15W.

What is the best option?

We have reached the valuable question, and as an answer we can already anticipate that they are prepared for different audiences. The Galaxy M55, for example, It is a more powerful model and capable of greatly pleasing game fans due to its processor and GPU equipped in its package.

The Galaxy A55 appears as a good option for photography lovers, considering that its rear camera has slightly better specifications than those seen on the Galaxy M55.

Another point to consider is the price, as the Galaxy M55 costs R$3,199 and the Galaxy A55 costs R$2,999 in the 128 GB version. In the end, the difference is small, so what will weigh in on this scale is how you intend to use the device.