Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5GSamsung Galaxy A55 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B
Samsung Galaxy S21+Samsung Galaxy S21+Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G996B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B
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Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G996B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.7Design & Materials 7.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.8Performance & Hardware 6.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.9Camera 7.9Camera
Connectivity score 8.0 Connectivity 8.2 Connectivity
Battery score 6.8 Battery 6.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
121 reviews
8.9
49 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21+

Specs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G price compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B 		Samsung Galaxy S21+ price compare Samsung Galaxy S21+
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G996B
Inches 6.6" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 85% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 77.4 mm
161.7 mm
8.2 mm 		75.6 mm
161.6 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 213 g 200 g
Micro Exynos 1480
Octa-Core 		Exynos 2100
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 713.393
v10 		749.100
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX906
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS SM-G996B, s21 plus, galaxy s21 plus, s21 +

Release Date
Release date March 2024,
2 years ago 		January 2021,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Size
77.4 mm • 161.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.6 mm • 161.6 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 213 g 200 g
Usable surface 85 % 88 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium Plastic, Glass, Aluminium
Resistance IP67 IP68
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Violet
Lime
Black
Gold
Silver
Red
Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.6" 6.7"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 393 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.4
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.1
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
9.1
Number of reviews
121 reviews
49 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Exynos 1480 Samsung Exynos 2100
CPU 4x2.75GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.05GHz Cortex-A55 1x Cortex-X1 2,91 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 2,81 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2,21 GHz.
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Samsung Xclipse 530 ARM Mali-G78 MP14

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
713.393
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 78% of devices
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749.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

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

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.0
8.7
Number of reviews
121 reviews
49 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX906 Sony IMX555
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
13 Mpx
12.2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX258
Sony IMX563
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/2.55"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
5 Mpx
64 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
1.12 µm
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/1.72"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 10 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX616 Sony IMX374
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/3.2"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
108
Mobile
110
Photo
117
Video
111
Mobile
118
Photo
89
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
8.3
Quality of selfies
8.4
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
9.0
Number of reviews
121 reviews
49 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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
  • 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

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 3.1

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.540 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body
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
  • MST
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.8
9.0
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.3
Number of reviews
121 reviews
49 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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4800 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
121 reviews
49 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 2 years ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 2 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 32%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
121 reviews
49 reviews
Prices
From $ 344 --
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