Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Galaxy A54: More differences than expected

Samsung has really tricked out this year's A55, and it's got a few meaningful upgrades over the A55 - some less visible than others. Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews.
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00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Design differences
01:07 - Screen specs, quality and features
01:31 - Stereo speakers quality
01:40 - Chipset & Hardware
02:07 - Battery life and charging test
02:31 - User interface
02:52 - Camera specs
03:11 - Photo and video quality
04:40 - Conclusion

[@andrewndiritu6124]

Display on A55 looks smooth,but I tend to believe Samsung overprices their mid-range phones.

[@TheBismrk]

Definitely charging a premium for the name and software

[@spiritedsoul777]

I think it's reasonable. Compared to Poco or Redmi phones with software issues and motherboard issues. I'd say Samsung is the Iphone of Android.

[@Tamayo.Sama2023]

I migrate to A55 from Xiaomi 13T. In paper 13T way ahead compared to A55. But in real usage and UI/UX Samsung A55 feels more premium and reliable than Xiaomi 13T

[@HShango]

Samsung mid range phones are the most overhyped garbage I have ever seen, yes I used to own their midrange to low end sever years back. Xiaomi may have it's issues, but I'd never switch from Redmi or Poco over to Samsung overhyped midrange phones, also my Redmi note 9 (6 to 7 years old now and still have it and still works), Poco X3 pro( has and still have it for four years and 3 months) and Poco X6 pro (2 months so far this year) have never ever failed on me.

[@HShango]

​@@spiritedsoul777 stop lying.....Samsung mid range phones are the most overhyped garbage I have ever seen, yes I used to own their midrange to low end sever years back. Xiaomi may have it's issues, but I'd never switch from Redmi or Poco over to Samsung overhyped midrange phones, also my Redmi note 9 (6 to 7 years old now and still have it and still works), Poco X3 pro( has and still have it for four years and 3 months) and Poco X6 pro (2 months so far this year) have never ever failed on me.

[@kennedychinonso6644]

A54 is simply amazing... Nothing changed

[@wyattearp88]

watching this video on my A54😊😊😊, he missed one point, is actually lighter than A55, maybe due to small screen size, for me is just the perfect comfortable size 😊😊😊 happy to bring this phone to my China trip, took a lot of great photo

[@smarterphone6863]

Only by less than 10 grams

[@BozQ]

​@@smarterphone686310 grams matters when you're using the phone with one hand for long usage.

[@omarioman8253]

Not only is it lighter but the video and night pics are slightly better on the 54

[@fuyutsukisan_]

is 6.4 Inches very quite small or decent enough?

[@bacsrm6897]

If only A55 retains the dimension of A54 or even less size then I would have upgraded my A54 in a heartbeat. This device is huge and much more when used with case

[@zeliph]

Kind of sucks that we don't have a small midrange phone. They all have to be big and fat.

[@muhammedaral]

++++++++++++​@@zeliph

[@omarioman8253]

I might actually get the 54 version I hate heavy wide phones

[@oluwafemistanislaus297]

Same sentiments here

[@Pleiades60]

what a silly and frustrating trend of phablets

[@karls.8193]

The efficency trough the better chipset is great, but i like the smaller display.

[@foreverdavy4851]

Me too!

[@cordonligeon5886]

I very happy with my Samsung Galaxy A54, I really don't need the overpriced A55. Also, the newer A55 can't take very good pictures whereas both the older S23 fe and S23 take way better pictures and both the S flagship phones have wireless charging!

[@eldorado1188]

I have a54 , excellent phone

[@Hew.Jarsol]

Battery drains fast though.

[@cata_s2020]

I love my A54 too

[@Inferno4350G]

​@Hew.Jarsol true, I have a54 too, in 3 hours of gaming, my battery went from 80% to 15%

[@antoniomiguelbarbarona6548]

I upgraded to the a54 last year from the galaxy a12 after using the a12 for almost 4 years. I gotta say it was worth the price. Faster charging an OLED screen and amazing cameras. I'm hoping to see samsung add more features to their a50 series in the coming years.

[@brunor11]

I upgraded from A03 Core💀💀 Quite a noticeable difference in absolutely everything.

[@yahyahasan1554]

Any phone will be worth when switching from A12 lol. A12 either had the Helio P35 or Exynos 850, both of which perform worse than a Redmi from 2018

[@adrijaraj]

I can't believe how similar we are in this aspect I've been using a12 for 4 years and I'm about to upgrade it finally

[@yahyahasan1554]

@@adrijaraj Get the A55, far better than A54

[@jaylim1843]

My fave channel! Very informative

[@1Xynnnn70]

The most beautiful comparison I can see on your channel. ❤❤❤

[@ar.aaziljamal9282]

❤ thanks for the review

[@chrissetya]

thank you for reviewing midrange smartphone, you guys always did a great job.

[@reoray2000]

Me watching this on my A54 5G💀

[@magictickspt]

How about games performance?😅

[@maniacgraphix3481]

😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@leeallenbeal]

​@@magicticksptbest gaming ever I don't have any problem playing games on my A54 5g

[@afanasibushmanov7463]

I have the A54 and I wish I would have waited a year for the A55. My two biggest issues with the A54 are the processor and the battery life and they fixed both of those issues with the A55. I don't care if the A55 has a slightly worse camera because the camera on the A55 is still good.

[@mariomolnar3184]

Thinking of getting a new phone. But not sure between the A55 and Xiaomi 13T. I don't game, so performance is not that important for me. But I do care about the camera quality + battery drain and charging. The curious thing is that even though it's a 25W vs 67W charger, the speed is similar, close to 1h for 0% to 100%

[@smarterphone6863]

I think you should go for the Samsung because usually xiaomi phones overheat a lot and they do not have constant and fast software updates

[@Irish780]

Xamoi phones heat up way to much

[@Anand2024]

While comparing Samsung galaxy A35 and a 55 which is the best phone to get is it a 55 or A35

[@ashleym7221]

Any video between the A34 vs A35

[@inyourears2596]

To be honest i always buy Chinese phone especially xiaomi because they have very good specs at a lower price. Then i tried samsung m52 5g which i still use today still no problem at all and still getting software updates. I don't know but samsung is way premium in all aspects the display the camera the software and ui experience. For now i will never go back to xiaomi. Anytime soon will get the a55

[@adriandamaris8741]

Hi I'm considering to get a poco/xiaomi phone rn. Can u tell me ur experience with these brand or other chinese brand.

[@inyourears2596]

@adriandamaris8741 my experience to them is ok but not satisfied especially in the long run. I prefer samsung now if i want a phone to use it for a long period of time. Maybe each to their own

[@smarterphone6863]

M55 is also a great option

[@vitorazevedo4472]

⁠My experience with Poco software has been awful. Few security updates and only one software update.

[@lbeetech]

The software is suspect, though...

[@TheJames-Edward]

I've seen several camera comparisons. The pictures were hard to tell apart sometimes. I could see the clouds better on sunny pictures and wording a little better on some signs on the a55. Videos are a little better also on the a55. But the a54 does a good job, I have the a54 and have shot a lot of nice videos in 4k that are comparable to an S24.

[@Travisbrando]

To me, the s24 only has better stabilization

[@BackToWar100]

Oppo find x5 is at the price of A55 or the note 13pro+ 8ram 256gb ? What do you recommend?

[@persiansayed]

Not sure about software experience in Oppo Find X5, but MIUI is shit! Samsung's One UI is far more superior in that regard.

[@jerwinreyes1670]

Name of the skateboard game?

[@TheJames-Edward]

I wish this was available in the U.S. because I will agree this is probably the better a series phones we've had in some time.

[@srosner0]

I wonder how the A55 compares to the A52s, that's the real test.

[@magictickspt]

Bullshit

[@mrnikunjdaga]

why not reviewing moto edge 50 pro

[@CODwarriorBD]

I don't know about others but sample shots taken at different times are not comparable to my eyes. I have to rely completely on what gsmarena is suggesting so kindly please take both phones out for spin at the same time for your viewers sake. It's not like there is a ton of sample shots.

[@Average_JoJo_Fan]

I am upgrading from xiaomi redmi note 11 to A54 for one reason: I have bought Samsung A54 for 200 euros. I am so excited!

[@mishoor]

I just upgraded. They're basically the same

[@siKuyaJM]

first comment I guess❤ A54 user😊 here

[@kasadam85]

I've s23+ but I go around saying it's A54 and people are falling for it 😂

[@leeallenbeal]

love my A54 5g

[@SandrineN]

I have an awesome white A54

[@alexbx9]

You team produce very high-quality videos. However, I have some constructive criticism that might help you gain more views-I personally would watch more of your content. Your website covers detailed parameters, catering to true tech enthusiasts. However, in this particular video, essential parameters are scarcely highlighted. For instance, when discussing performance, you simply mention that one device uses the Exynous 1480 while the other uses the 1380. This doesn't convey much information to me as a tech enthusiast because different processors can achieve varying levels of performance within the various phone. Moreover, the average user doesn't even have a clue what Exynous is. Here's an example of what I mean: The A55 is approximately 20% faster according to benchmarks, but in everyday use, this difference may not be noticeable. applications don't load significantly faster, etc. The essence of these tests/comparisons should focus on practicality, conveying this as effectively as possible in the video. For example, when you mention that the two displays are similar, it's important to note that the content displayed on the phones differs, providing a different perspective. Thus, there's no real value in juxtaposing the two videos for me. However, when discussing battery life, that's where the true value lies in terms of content. There's no ill will behind this feedback, I'm simply sharing my thoughts in the hopes of helping you improve. Nevertheless, you produce high-quality videos, and I commend you for that. Your website is also incredibly useful.

[@marshall8733]

Watching it on my samsung a52 4G. These two are alot better than my current phone but they still feel like the same old phone to me. I dunno why. My a52 still works fine for me though but the only things i hate about it is the fact the it only has 4G and battery drains so fast now(coz i've been using it for 3 years now). I love samsung but for some reason i dont think upgrading a midrange phone to either of these two is a better idea.

[@mirmar121]

I would go for A54. Same phone, but the price ... better choice is A54.

[@krypticunknown]

for me, its the A35. because i'm getting last year's higher end phone which is the A54 for the price of a lower end phone

[@keitaparada1497]

You should do a33 vs the a 54

[@anthony6006]

A55 or redmi note 13 pro?

[@arkaprabhabanerjee9654]

If the samples are different times then don't show it plz, it's not make any sense 😑😑

[@standbymills6133]

Redmi Note 13 4G review I'm looking forward though

[@martinnikolovski9676]

Is A54 worth for 250€ these days?

[@Hazeman.]

Since this is vs video, why you didn't put SOC benchmark comparison between A54 & A55 ?

[@bernardkahihu5444]

A54 has the best camera!

[@Dark_Wizard_of_Mu]

Watching this on my newly bought A54 bought on discount on 245$

[@paultasker7788]

Got the A55 and I'm pleased with camera. Especially if you download camera assistant and enable picture softening. This stops it over sharpening photos. Ive got some quite nice photos out of it so far. I had the supposably award winning pixel 7a before and whilst that camera could do amazing things in some conditions, such as night photos it faltered in conditions that should be easy. Usually outside in good light images looked fake and massively over processed. I hated what it did to my dog my emphasising all his grey hairs and making him look 10 times older. A55 does fine here. It also took some good photos at a concert even using 2x digital zoom. Again something the pixel failed at making everything way too dark.

[@felipecalderon2474]

Is it good to update from an iPhone 11?

[@etonsot392]

No, iOS is so much better and smoother except for battery life.

[@hastawisuda2639]

Samsung A55 Vs S23 FE Please, The Different Price between A55 12/256gb and S23 Fe 8/128gb Only $60 in My Country.

[@loicstephan3719]

s23 fe is better in term of performance and camera quality(it has telephoto,4k60 fps both sides)

[@juanmasipag9408]

I dont like the new a55 that they changed the size. I hate big sizes on mobiles. They sholud stick with 5.4 inch

[@liswiasyninaski]

54 is the best

[@korfol]

Does a55 support e-sim

[@emexco4unity]

Yes

[@leeallenbeal]

A54 does

[@lestherartillaga]

Might wait for A56 or A57 for much better experience 😅

[@leeallenbeal]

I still got A54 I am waiting for A56.

[@Ravecat27]

What do you guys here think? Is it worthy to Upgrade from my A52S to a A55 or should I wait one more year?

[@yahyahasan1554]

Wait 1 more year definitly

[@ump108]

❤

[@franseda_kim]

the a54 camera after the update is too contrasty and the skin color turns yellow like it's burning, then when using the ultrawide I can't use the flash, it's very annoying😢

[@leeallenbeal]

A54 camera does not turn yellow

[@ViDeTool]

bro forgot a big that the a55 has a 32mp frontal camera now. bruh

[@patrick.771]

The A55 is a great phone but I'm a bit disappointed by its camera. It's not good enough for 2024. Other competitors are better.

[@doio77]

It will get better with future updates, be patient.

[@User-actSpacing]

Only A54 has an SD card slot which is huge!

[@KamaAnthem]

not very big updates, im stuck with my A54

[@tharindudanushka1]

🎉🎉🎉

[@danielbudiono7232]

a55 is overpriced for some country. but in indonesia you can get one for less than 400$. this is should be fair enough.

[@urbannomad8126]

The bezels

[@mexodroid1848]

I uprgraded my a40 to a54. It was terrible as it was the same price as a55 but a55 was too cumbersome and to large.

[@nicklion]

When you come from an Oppo that has 45watt Vooc charging the Samsung 25watt super fast charging feels lame.

[@BozQ]

The A55's higer asking price is not quite worth it. The A54 feels like the better choice, and now at a lower price.

[@yahyahasan1554]

A55 is far better than A54 lol. A54 has UFS 2.2 which $150 phones use these days

[@afanasibushmanov7463]

Just wait for the A55 to go down in price. The A54 is a good phone, but they improved on the two areas that needed improvement (processor and battery life) with the A55. I would pick the A55 any day and this is coming from an A54 owner. The processor is underrated on the A54, but it's not ideal and neither is the battery life.

[@BozQ]

@@afanasibushmanov7463 duly noted

[@leeallenbeal]

A54 is better than A55 just wait for A56

[@vincentchua5194]

I don't like heavy phones bec I don't like apple

[@Taseeer62]

Infinix 40 pro n techno 30 pro are more better phones then Samsung should do their review as well...

[@jovyrivera7055]

Samsung galaxy A50- series even makes less upgrades than Iphones lol

[@newfnshow031]

still no a35 in the us... these people really want me to get the OnePlus 12r

[@yahyahasan1554]

12R is far better, get it

[@loicstephan3719]

@@yahyahasan1554 no a55 camera and user experience is way better than 12r, 12r is only good in performance

[@shihabudheenckp6584]

A54 is better options for all ways becz. Less price similer features. Best thing the compact size. 6.1 to 6.4.inches ie proper sizes for a normal person.. We can hold it one hand. We keep it securely our pockets.. Etc

[@yahyahasan1554]

And the most horrible performance

[@omaru6iu]

​@@yahyahasan1554it's very fast

[@leeallenbeal]

and most best performance on the A54 5g

[@kaimono6174]

You sound like a robot

[@Ur.Daily-dose]

😂

[@muhalimachrus406]

M51 still the king

[@GameOn444s]

Hearing samsung people talk about sofware suport life is so annoying. Just get an iphone

[@wajahat700able]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@usamabineleyas]

Prices are out of reach for a middle class man.

[@obbietrace117]

can we get more of human or animals pictures and videos please next time on your vides!>

[@MehediHasan-uo1yl]

1st

[@suntzu-]

buy the oneplus 12r with snapdragon 8 gen 2 for 399 instead shitty exynos.

[@cr9179]

They need to find someone else, Will is so boring man

[@GeloMeme]

Even if Samsung midrange devices has similar specifications with the flagship devices it's still far inferior in terms of RAM management, smooth display, cameras, overall performance. The 120hz display on my A54 is just bad, it's stuttering and the RAM management is AWFUL, it won't even hold two apps in the RAM without closing one. I would never buy Samsung Midrange devices again. I'd better go with Chinese branded phones.

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

Have you turned ram plus off?

[@GeloMeme]

@@stephenhumphrey7935 i did

[@techlife823]

please avoid a55...cameras on this phone is very bad also and display! i buyed this phone and i'm very disappointed!

[@jhankar_hasan]

Nothing special

[@PrinceHDV]

a55🙋

[@amitray1296]

Watching the video with my A56 🤭

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

Id Choose The SAMSUNG GALAXY A55~For The Larger 6.6 Inch Display... Instead Of That Sad Outdated 6.4 Inch Display On The SAMSUNG GALAXY A54...

[@obscurelight]

Shame on you gsmarena 😡😡😡😡

[@otakuslouma8928]

Eh iPhone SE is still superior and powerful than any android competitor , don't judge a book by its cover

[@saurabhban1]

😂😂😂

[@otakuslouma8928]

@@saurabhban1 have fun with that exynos lmao

[@patexi1289]

​@@otakuslouma8928 thanks, i will :)

[@omaru6iu]

​@@otakuslouma8928have fun with that display 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@omaru6iu]

​@@otakuslouma8928i have a54 its faster than iphone 14

[@theWolfyugo]

Using a A56 watching this review. You guys are losers ❤

[@Alicia_tan99]

me on A59

[@jonpauledradalibranda9076]

me on Galaxy B420-69, your technology is very old school

[@leeallenbeal]

A56 is not out dude

[@SaniAdventuresVlogs]

Folks if you have to purchase samsung smartphones choose the one that is made in Vietnam it's better camera's better than the variant that is made in India. I have A54, and the front camera quality is not impressive compared to the one from Vietnam. My old samsung M52 made in Vietnam has better camera's rear and front compared to my A54 especially when you do video calling.