Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G side by side: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), 50MP vs 12MP camera…

Samsung

Galaxy S20 FE 5G

$699

5categories won

7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy A55 5G. Choose the Galaxy A55 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A55 5G

Galaxy A55 5G wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 25W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy A55 5G

Galaxy A55 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S20 FE 5G

Galaxy S20 FE 5G takes photography with 12MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A55 5G

Galaxy A55 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A55 5G vs Galaxy S20 FE 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Screen size	6.6"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2400Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	405 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	1200 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Process node	4 nmWinner	7 nm
AnTuTu score	735,000Winner	670,000
Geekbench multi	3520	3320
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	6 GB
Maximum storage	256GBWinner	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	32 MP	32 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps / 1080p at 60fps / 720p at 480fps slo-mo	4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,500 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	25 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Weight	213 g	190 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Build	Brushed metal aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, Key Island design	Aluminum frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass 3 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Operating system	Android 14 (One UI 6.1)	Android 10
OS updates	4 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S20 FE 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, dual-band 2.4/5GHz, HE80)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$449Winner	$699