Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G side by side: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh…

Samsung

Galaxy S22+ 5G

$499

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S22+ 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S22+ 5G. Choose the Galaxy S22+ 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A55 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S22+ 5G

Galaxy S22+ 5G takes battery honors offering 4,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S22+ 5G

Galaxy S22+ 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S22+ 5G

Galaxy S22+ 5G takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A55 5G

Galaxy A55 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $499.

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 S22+ 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Screen size	6.6"	6.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	390 ppi	390 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	1750 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	735,000	980,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3520	4050Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps / 1080p at 60fps / 720p at 480fps slo-mo	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,500 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Weight	213 g	195 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Build	Brushed metal aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, Key Island design	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Operating system	Android 14 (One UI 6.1)	Android 12
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, dual-band 2.4/5GHz, HE80)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$449Winner	$499