The two smartphones take different approaches to hardware. The Galaxy A55 5G adds IP67 protection and expandable storage, while the OnePlus 12R focuses on higher-end processing hardware and faster charging.
General
The Galaxy A55 5G combines IP67 protection and expandable storage, while the OnePlus 12R offers a lighter 207 g body and dual nano-SIM support.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | OnePlus 12R |
| Launch date | March 11, 2024 | February 6, 2024 |
| Launch status | Officially launched in India | Officially launched in India |
| Brand | Samsung | OnePlus |
| Model | Galaxy A55 5G | 12R |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Operating system | Android 14 at launch | Android 14 at launch |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI | OxygenOS |
| SIM | Dual SIM, hybrid | Dual nano-SIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm | 163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 207 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP64 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Display and design
The Galaxy A55 5G has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the OnePlus 12R has a larger 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a dynamic 1–120Hz refresh rate.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | OnePlus 12R |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | ProXDR LTPO AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.6-inch | 6.78-inch |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixel | 1264 x 2780 pixel |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.8:9 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 1–120 Hz dynamic |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 4,500 nits |
| HBM brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,600 nits |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR support | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Touch sampling rate | Not specified | Up to 1,000 Hz |
→ Pro tip: Choose the OnePlus 12R if a larger display, higher peak brightness and dynamic refresh rate matter more to you. Choose the Galaxy A55 5G if you prefer its 6.6-inch form factor and Super AMOLED panel.
Performance and software
The Galaxy A55 5G uses an octa-core Exynos 1480 processor with AMD Xclipse 530 graphics, while the OnePlus 12R uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with Adreno 740 graphics.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | OnePlus 12R |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| CPU clock speed | Up to 2.75 GHz | Up to 3.2 GHz |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics | AMD Xclipse 530 | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 16GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | Up to 1TB | Not supported |
| Fingerprint sensor | Optical, in-display | Optical, in-display |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers |
Camera features
The Galaxy A55 5G offers a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera and 5MP macro camera, while the OnePlus 12R combines a 50MP main camera with 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro cameras.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | OnePlus 12R |
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 12MP + 5MP | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Primary camera | 50MP, f/1.8, wide, OIS | 50MP Sony IMX890, f/1.8, wide, OIS |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Front camera | 32MP, f/2.2 | 16MP, f/2.4 |
| Rear video recording | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 60 fps | 4K at 60 fps, Full HD at 240 fps |
| Front video recording | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30 fps | Full HD at 30 fps |
→ Buy this if: Choose the Galaxy A55 5G if you want a higher-resolution front camera and a dedicated ultra-wide and macro setup. The OnePlus 12R suits users who prioritise its Sony IMX890 main camera and higher rear video recording capability.
Storage and connectivity
The Galaxy A55 5G supports microSD expansion up to 1TB, while the OnePlus 12R offers Wi-Fi 7 and up to 256GB internal storage without expandable storage.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | OnePlus 12R |
| SIM | Dual SIM, hybrid Nano SIM | Dual nano-SIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS and other positioning systems |
| Audio port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Battery and other features
The Galaxy A55 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery with 25 W charging, while the OnePlus 12R has a 5,500 mAh battery with 100 W SUPERVOOC charging.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | OnePlus 12R |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Quick charging | 25 W | 100 W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Reverse charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Battery life in listed test | 13h 04m | 20h 00m |
| Charging time in listed test | 1h 13m 19s | 50m 5s |