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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy A55 5G

6.6″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Octa-core CPU (2.75 GHz and 2 GHz)

128 GB · Awesome Iceblue · UK SM-A556BLBAEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G in Awesome Iceblue, official product viewAwesome Iceblue
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the Galaxy A55 5G if…

Choose the Galaxy S24 FE if…

Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 25 verified differences
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy S24 FE

6.7″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 2400e

128 GB · Blue · UK SM-S721BLBDEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in Blue, official product viewBlue
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Pixel density. Missing evidence is not a difference.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset / published CPU

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Galaxy A55 5GOcta-core CPU (2.75 GHz and 2 GHz)

Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.

Galaxy S24 FESamsung Exynos 2400e

Deca-core; CPU clock groups: 3.1 / 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.95 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.

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BOTH PHONES

The same weight.

Published device weight, without a case.

Galaxy A55 5G
213g
Galaxy S24 FE
213g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Galaxy S24 FE

0.1″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Galaxy A55 5G
6.6″
Galaxy S24 FE
6.7″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Galaxy A55 5G
Not verified
Galaxy S24 FE
3×From the published optical-zoom listing

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

MANUFACTURER CLAIMS

Up to 28 hours.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Galaxy A55 5G
Up to 28h
Galaxy S24 FE
Up to 28h

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

25 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Chipset / published CPU

In Visual facts
Galaxy A55 5GOcta-core CPU (2.75 GHz and 2 GHz)
Galaxy S24 FESamsung Exynos 2400e
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB
Galaxy S24 FE

Deca-core; CPU clock groups: 3.1 / 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.95 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUBSamsung UK Galaxy S24 FE product page

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Typical battery capacity

In Visual facts
Galaxy A55 5G5000 mAh
Galaxy S24 FE4700 mAh
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB
Galaxy S24 FE

Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.

Camera system

Galaxy A55 5GRear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP; Front: 32 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Galaxy S24 FERear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 10 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB
Galaxy S24 FE

Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Galaxy A55 5G6.6-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Galaxy S24 FE6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Measured as a full rectangle: 168.3 mm (6.6-inch); 163.7 mm (6.4-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB
Galaxy S24 FE

Measured as a full rectangle: 170.1 mm (6.7-inch); 165.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wireless connectivity

Galaxy A55 5GWi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Galaxy S24 FEWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB
Galaxy S24 FE

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

Galaxy A55 5GSecurity updates until 31 March 2028
Galaxy S24 FESecurity updates until 31 October 2031
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Taken from the Security Update Period (Valid until) row of Samsung's UK specification. This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G product page
Galaxy S24 FE

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

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Battery and charging

Galaxy A55 5G5000 mAh
Galaxy S24 FE4700 mAh
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 28 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB
Galaxy S24 FE

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 28 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Ingress protection

In Visual facts
Galaxy A55 5GIP67
Galaxy S24 FEIP68
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung states IPX4/IP67 under IEC 60529: spray test (IPX4) and submersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes (IP67). Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G product page
Galaxy S24 FE

Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE product page

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Sensors

Galaxy A55 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Galaxy S24 FEAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Small physical differences (4)
Configuration & compatibility details (5)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Galaxy A55 5GUK SM-A556BLBAEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs or nano-SIM + eSIM; the second nano-SIM slot is shared with microSD)
Galaxy S24 FEUK SM-S721BLBDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or Embedded SIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB
Galaxy S24 FE

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

4G FDD LTE

Galaxy A55 5GB1(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), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Galaxy S24 FEB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources

An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.

5G FDD Sub6

Galaxy A55 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Galaxy S24 FEN1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources

An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (23)

High Brightness Mode

Galaxy A55 5G1000 nits
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung footnote: 1,000 nits at HBM (High Brightness Mode). Manufacturer figure, not a measured peak brightness.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G product page
Galaxy S24 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S24 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Android OS upgrade commitment

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung's UK A55 page shows 'Built to last with 4x OS upgrades', but the sentence beside it names the Galaxy A35 5G, so the A55's own upgrade commitment is not clearly stated.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G product page
Galaxy S24 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer charging claim

Galaxy A55 5GSuper Fast Charging; Samsung's matching wall charger is 25W (sold separately)
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung names the 25W Super Fast Charging wall charger but gives no charge-time claim. Not a measured charging rate.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G product page
Galaxy S24 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

3.5 mm headphone jack

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB
Galaxy S24 FE

Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FE3×
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S24 FE

From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.

Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S24 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published peak brightness

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S24 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S24 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S24 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K video recording

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FEYes
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

Galaxy A55 5GNot verified
Galaxy S24 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy A55 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S24 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

36 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs95 specificationsGalaxy A55 5GGalaxy S24 FE
161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (height × width × depth)
162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm (height × width × depth)
6.6″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
6.6-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 168.3 mm (6.6-inch); 163.7 mm (6.4-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 170.1 mm (6.7-inch); 165.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
High Brightness Mode
Sources
Galaxy S24 FENo source recorded
1000 nitsSamsung footnote: 1,000 nits at HBM (High Brightness Mode). Manufacturer figure, not a measured peak brightness.
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3×From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.
Not verifiedSamsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Yes
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP; Front: 32 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 10 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Front Camera - OIS
Sources
No
Not verified
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
No
Not verified
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
28 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
28 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 28 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
4700 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 28 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
4700 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)
Sources
Up to 79
Not verified
Manufacturer charging claim
Sources
Galaxy S24 FENo source recorded
Super Fast Charging; Samsung's matching wall charger is 25W (sold separately)Samsung names the 25W Super Fast Charging wall charger but gives no charge-time claim. Not a measured charging rate.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Not verified
2000
Security updates until 31 March 2028Taken from the Security Update Period (Valid until) row of Samsung's UK specification. This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Security updates until 31 October 2031This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
External Storage Support
Sources
MicroSD (Up to 1TB)
Not verified
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Octa-core CPU (2.75 GHz and 2 GHz)Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Samsung Exynos 2400eDeca-core; CPU clock groups: 3.1 / 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.95 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
UK SM-A556BLBAEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs or nano-SIM + eSIM; the second nano-SIM slot is shared with microSD)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or Embedded SIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
UK SM-S721BLBDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Yes
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
240fps @HD
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or Embedded SIM
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
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), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Smart Switch (PC version)
Smart Switch (PC version)
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
Sources
Up to 25
Not verified
Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
Sources
Up to 24
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
IP67Samsung states IPX4/IP67 under IEC 60529: spray test (IPX4) and submersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes (IP67). Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time.
IP68Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent.
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Samsung says the A55 is built with Gorilla Glass Victus+ but does not say which sides. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Manufacturer states front and back protection; back glass excludes camera glass. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
5G SDL Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N75(1500+)
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Not verified
B
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
Galaxy S24 FENo source recorded
Not verifiedSamsung's UK A55 page shows 'Built to last with 4x OS upgrades', but the sentence beside it names the Galaxy A35 5G, so the A55's own upgrade commitment is not clearly stated.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight213 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness8.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

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Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback28 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

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Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

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Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP67Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung states IPX4/IP67 under IEC 60529: spray test (IPX4) and submersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes (IP67). Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time.

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RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

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Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

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Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G technical specifications — SM-A556BLBAEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy A55 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight213 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback28 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

Samsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent.

Samsung
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE technical specifications — SM-S721BLBDEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy S24 FE product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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