HONOR 600 vs Samsung Galaxy A55

Our verdict: Display sharpness is where the HONOR 600 pulls ahead, hitting 458 PPI. Camera resolution goes to the HONOR 600 with its 200MP rear shooter. Up front, the HONOR 600 wins with a 50MP selfie camera. If weight matters, the HONOR 600 is easier to pocket at 185g.

Expert Rating
4.4
5 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.57" 6.6"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1264 x 2728 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
458 390
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Exynos 1480
Storage
256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 14
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight
185 grams 213 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£59.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£399.00 £189.99
HONOR 600 HONOR 600 Samsung Galaxy A55 Samsung Galaxy A55
Expert Rating 4.4
5 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.57" 6.6"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1264 x 2728 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 458 390
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Exynos 1480
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 14
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight 185 grams 213 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £14.99/mo
£59.00 upfront
SIM-free £399.00 £189.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy A55?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.6", the HONOR 600 has the sharper display at 458 pixels per inch versus 390, and the HONOR 600 uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A55 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy A55?

The HONOR 600 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy A55?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £189.99.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 and Samsung Galaxy A55?

The HONOR 600 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 and Samsung Galaxy A55 use?

The HONOR 600 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A55 uses the Exynos 1480.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy A55?

The HONOR 600 is the more portable of the two — it's 28g lighter at 185 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 600 or Samsung Galaxy A55?

The HONOR 600 is rated IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR 600 and Samsung Galaxy A55 run?

The HONOR 600 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A55 runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.