The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offer a combination of capable performance, versatile cameras and vibrant AMOLED displays. While the Galaxy A55 5G focuses on a larger display, bigger battery and expandable storage, the Galaxy S23 FE offers a more powerful Exynos 2200 chipset, telephoto camera and wireless charging support. The following technical specifications provide a detailed comparison of their key hardware and features.
General
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are smartphones with different hardware configurations and feature sets. The Galaxy A55 5G was officially launched on 14 March 2024, while the Galaxy S23 FE was launched on 7 October 2023. Both models run Samsung One UI on Android, support 5G and 4G networks, and offer dual-SIM functionality.
| Features | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Launch date | 14 March 2024 | 7 October 2023 |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| Operating system | Android v14 | Android v13.0 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI | Samsung One UI |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
| SIM slots | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| SIM size | Nano + Nano (Hybrid) | Nano + eSIM |
| Network | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
Performance and hardware
The Galaxy A55 5G uses the Samsung Exynos 1480 chipset with an AMD Xclipse 530 GPU, while the Galaxy S23 FE is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2200 with an Xclipse 920 GPU. Both chipsets use a 4nm process and support 64-bit architecture. The A55 5G offers up to 12GB RAM, while the S23 FE comes with 8GB RAM.
| Features | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.75GHz | Octa-core, up to 2.8GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 4nm | 4nm |
| Graphics | AMD Xclipse 530 | Xclipse 920 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu | 733,093 | 1,073,002 |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | Yes, up to 1TB | No |
| Security | On-screen optical fingerprint sensor | On-screen optical fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyroscope |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
Display
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S23 FE has a smaller 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with the same FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The S23 FE has a higher listed peak brightness of 1,450 nits.
| Features | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Screen size | 6.6-inch | 6.4-inch |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,450 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| HDR support | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Camera
The Galaxy A55 5G has a triple rear camera system comprising a 50MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera and 5MP macro camera. The Galaxy S23 FE also has a triple-camera setup, with a 50MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera and 8MP telephoto camera supporting up to 3x optical zoom. Both devices support autofocus and OIS.
| Features | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Camera setup | Triple camera | Triple camera |
| Resolution | 50MP + 12MP + 5MP | 50MP + 12MP + 8MP |
| Primary camera | 50MP, f/1.8 | 50MP, f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| Third camera | 5MP macro, f/2.4 | 8MP telephoto, f/2.4 |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Digital zoom | Up to 10x | Up to 30x |
| Optical zoom | — | Up to 3x |
| Video recording | Up to 4K at 30fps | Up to 8K at 24fps |
| Front camera | 32MP | 10MP |
Connectivity and network compatibility
Both smartphones support 5G and 4G networks and include VoLTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. Their SIM configurations differ, with the Galaxy A55 5G supporting a Nano SIM and hybrid Nano SIM slot, while the Galaxy S23 FE uses a Nano SIM and eSIM configuration.
| Features | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| SIM size | Nano + Nano (Hybrid) | Nano + eSIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| SIM 2 | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has a 5,000 mAh Li-ion battery with 25W fast charging. The Galaxy S23 FE has a 4,500 mAh Li-ion battery and supports 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging and wireless reverse charging. The A55 5G therefore has the larger battery, while the S23 FE provides additional wireless charging features.
| Features | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W |
| Wireless reverse charging | No | Yes |
| Quick charging | 25W fast charging | 25W fast charging |
| PCMark battery life | 13h 04m | 9h 35m |
| Charging time, 20% to 100% | 1h 13m 19s | 56m 5s |
