Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 side by side: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 5

$1,799

7categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy A55 5G takes the lead, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A55 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A55 5G

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

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 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 $1799.

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 Z Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Screen size	6.6"	7.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1812 x 2176Winner
Pixel density	390 ppiWinner	373 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	1750 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	735,000	1,530,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3520	5380Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
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 30fps / 4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,400 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	25 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Weight	213 gWinner	253 g
Thickness	8.2 mm	6.1 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP67	IPX8
Build	Brushed metal aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, Key Island design	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Operating system	Android 14 (One UI 6.1)	Android 13
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 Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
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	$1,799