Motorola Moto G86 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto G86 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto G86 5GMotorola Moto G86 5GGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
Samsung Galaxy A55 5GSamsung Galaxy A55 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto G86 5G
Motorola Moto G86 5G
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.6Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.0Performance & Hardware 6.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera 7.9Camera
Connectivity score 7.6 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity
Battery score 7.2 Battery 6.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
27 reviews
8.9
123 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G86 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Specs Motorola Moto G86 5G price compare Motorola Moto G86 5G
Global · 8GB · 256GB 		Samsung Galaxy A55 5G price compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B
Inches 6.67" 6.6"
Resolution QHD FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 74.7 mm
161.2 mm
7.9 mm 		77.4 mm
161.7 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 213 g
Micro Dimensity 7300
Octa-Core 		Exynos 1480
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 985.368
v11 		713.393
v10
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
LYT-600
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX906
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 16

Brand
Brand Motorola Samsung
Aliases Motorola G86 SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS

Release Date
Release date May 2025,
1 year ago 		March 2024,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G86 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Motorola Moto G86 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Size
74.7 mm • 161.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.4 mm • 161.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 185 g 213 g
Usable surface 89 % 85 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Leather Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance IP68
IP69
MIL-STD-810H 		IP67
Colors
Blue
Gold
Red
Pink
Gray
Purple
Green
Black
White
Blue
Violet
Lime

Screen
Diagonal 6.67" 6.6"
Type pOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution QHD
1220 x 2712 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Brightness -- 500 nits
Peak brightness 4500 nits --
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 446 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.9
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
8.4
Number of reviews
27 reviews
123 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Exynos 1480
CPU 4xCortex-A78 2.5GHz + 4xCortex-A55 2.0GHz 4x2.75GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.05GHz Cortex-A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-G615 MC2 Samsung Xclipse 530

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
985.368
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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713.393
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 78% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
8.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
8.0
Number of reviews
27 reviews
123 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony LYT-600 Sony IMX906
Type CMOS CMOS BSI 2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.95" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
13 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX258
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.06"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 2x2 OCL
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • AutoFraming
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • All Pixel Omni- Directional PDAF
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits
  • DOL HDR

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX616
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
108
Camera
110Photo
117Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.5
Number of reviews
27 reviews
123 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • SBC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • MST
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.6
9.1
Number of reviews
27 reviews
123 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 44%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
27 reviews
123 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 19%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 61%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 59%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
27 reviews
123 reviews
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