Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Our Verdict: Same maker, different budgets: the Galaxy S25 FE is the cheaper option and the Galaxy A55 the premium one. Storage goes higher on the S25 FE, up to 512GB against 256GB, and the S25 FE is the lighter phone at 190g against 213g. There's not much between them beyond price, so the A55 is the easier pick.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.6" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
390 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1480 Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android 14 Android 16
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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight
213 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- £23.54/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £399.99

Prices updated 27 July 2026

Samsung Galaxy A55 Samsung Galaxy A55 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.6" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 390 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1480 Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight 213 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - £23.54/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free - £399.99
Prices updated 27 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A55 or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A55's 6.6", both screens are similarly sharp at around 390 pixels per inch, and the Samsung Galaxy A55 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A55 or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE use?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is powered by the Exynos 1480, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE uses the Exynos 2400 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A55 or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the more portable of the two: it's 23g lighter at 190 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm, and is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A55 or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE run?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 runs Android 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.