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Galaxy A55 5G vs Pixel 7a: Affordable, but with great value\u060c<\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/h2>\n
Samsung has already kicked off 2024 with a bang, launching the Galaxy S24 series earlier than usual. It's by no means ready to shut down for the first half, however, as it has a full slate of mid-range devices to update.<\/div>\n
The first and probably the most exciting<\/a> of these is the new Galaxy A55 5G. S<\/span>succeeding the Galaxy A54, one of Samsung's biggest announcements of 2023, and will hopefully right some of the wrongs we didn't like about last year's best-selling Samsung<\/a> phone. Yes, the Galaxy A54 is a hot product, and it looks like the Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G could repeat this success, which is excellent news for Samsung!<\/div>\n
Again. Google<\/a> Pixel 7a<\/span> cannot be ignored. This is actually one of the most affordable devices that can be found in the United<\/a> States, and any success in the market will have to take into account the Pixel 7a<\/span>. Which of these devices would be the best budget to acquire in 2024? It's time to compare!<\/div>\n
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Galaxy A55<\/span> <\/span>5G against <\/span>Pixel 7a<\/span><\/span> differences explained:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Galaxy A55 5G<\/th>\nPixel 7a<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
A modest Exynos 1480 chipset<\/td>\nTensor G2 on board, a flagship chipset <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A larger phone with a 6.6-inch screen<\/td>\nA much more compact device with a 6.1-inch screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8 GB of RAM in the base version, 2 more than last year's model<\/td>\nAlso 8 GB of RAM <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large 5,000 mAh battery<\/td>\nBuilt-in smaller 4,385 mAh battery with wireless charging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Triple camera<\/a> setup with a macro camera<\/td>\nDual camera setup <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metal and Gorilla Glass Victus+ exterior, IP67 water resistance<\/td>\nAluminum, glass and plastic, and IP67 water resistance too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mainly flat design, similar to the Galaxy S24<\/a><\/td>\nFollows design language from Pixel 6\/7 to T <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Design and display quality<\/span><\/h2>\n
Candy bars never go out of style<\/h5>\n

Both Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G and Pixel 7a<\/span> don't stray from the classic, well-established candy bar paradigm. Standard devices, with a standard design and a traditional exterior. Both Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G and Pixel 7a<\/span> are glass-aluminum sandwiches, but each has a unique design element.<\/p>\n

On the Pixel 7a<\/span>we have the metal 3D visor which houses the dual cameras and mimics the flagship Pixel 6, Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 series<\/a>. Of course, it scratches easily and may not be everyone's cup of tea , but hey, it surely fits into Google's recent and unique design language. <\/div>\n

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G comes with what's called Key Island, which is a bump on the right side of the frame. It houses the power button and volume rocker. An intriguing design element, of course. <\/p>\n

Both phones are IP67 rated and will withstand submersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, which should give you peace of mind.<\/div>\n

Now, the two phones have quite different things when it comes to screens. THE Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G is the much larger device thanks to a 6.6-inch FHD+ OLED display, perhaps brighter than last year's Galaxy A54 by far. There is 120 Hz as well as the Vision Booster which maximizes readability on the Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G, which should make the screen even more impressive, especially at this price point. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, with the Pixel 7a<\/span>, we get a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, so we get a smaller screen that isn't as smooth. It may also be much dimmer, as the peak brightness isn't great. The display could surely be one of the weakest aspects of the Pixel 7a<\/span>. <\/p>\n

Performance and software<\/span><\/h2>\n
Exynos vs Tensor, we meet again<\/h5>\n

Each manufacturer puts their own flavor of chipset on their respective device. <\/p>\n

Google has put the flagship-grade Tensor G2 on the Pixel 7a<\/span>which is the same chip that powered the Pixel 7<\/span>, Pixel 7 Pro<\/a> and Pixel Fold. So for the most part, you can expect flagship performances that will age well although they are a little lackluster in terms of raw performance.<\/div>\n
Meanwhile, Samsung has its new Exynos 1480 inside the Galaxy A55 <\/span>5G, which may not be a very powerful engine either. Last year's Galaxy A54 wasn't very impressive in terms of performance, so there's definitely room for improvement. Still, we probably shouldn't expect too much from an iterative mid-range refresh.<\/div>\n

Both devices will come with 128GB of native storage in the base version, which is a standard mid-range amount these days. THE Pixel 7a<\/span> comes with 8GB of RAM, just like the base version of the Galaxy A55 <\/span>5G. This should even out the multitasking capabilities of these two hot-headed rivals. <\/p>\n

Camera<\/span><\/h2>\n
Who needs a macro?<\/h5>\n

THE Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G has a three-camera system, but let's make no mistake: one of them is a mostly useless macro camera. So, for all intents and purposes, think of the phone as having two real cameras, a 50MP wide and a 12MP ultra-wide. On the front, an imposing 32 MP selfie camera is found inside the punch hole.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the Pixel 7a<\/span> comes with the 64MP main camera powered by Sony<\/a> IMX787, which is essentially on par with the flagship Pixels and takes equally good photos. There's also a new camera sensor for the ultra-wide camera, which is now a 13 MP Sony IMX712 and also performs admirably in most situations. <\/p>\n

Samsung offers improved low-light photography on the Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G, as well as improved image processing. <\/div>\n

Audio and haptic quality<\/span><\/h2>\n

We expect that the Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G will deliver an above-average audio experience. Of course, this cannot be expected to happen at the level of Galaxy S24<\/span> series, but not too bad at all. Meanwhile, we were happy with the audio quality coming from the Pixel 7A<\/span>. We said that this created “a very decent soundstage that doesn't shine with deep bass or super clear treble, but delivers strong, punchy sound with bright mids.”<\/span> We were quick to point out that the Galaxy A54 sounds livelier, so our expectations are already relatively high. <\/p>\n

Haptics is an area in which the Pixel 7a<\/span> didn't excel, and we don't really expect anything mind-blowing from the Galaxy A55<\/span> Neither does 5G. <\/p>\n

Battery life and charging<\/span><\/h2>\n
Long-term champions?<\/h5>\n

THE Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G comes with a traditional 5,000mAh battery that has become the de facto standard for several Android flagships over the years. Hopefully it will pair well with the Exynos 1480 and provide excellent battery life. Judging by the Galaxy A54, the Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G could offer exceptional battery life compared to its competitors.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Pixel 7a<\/span> did well compared to Galaxy A55 <\/span>5G's predecessor, beating it in our video<\/a> streaming test, but narrowly losing in the web browsing test. It also took a beating in the 3D gaming test, where the Galaxy A54 performed much better. There's a smaller 4,385mAh battery on board, so there's that. <\/div>\n

From a charging point of view, the Pixel 7a<\/span> supports 18W slow wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging, so nothing too impressive. In fact, it takes a full two hours for the phone to fully charge from 0 to 100, which isn't great at all. THE Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G should charge much faster thanks to its rumored support for 25W charging speeds. <\/p>\n

Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Specifications<\/th>\nGalaxy A55 5G<\/th>\nGooglePixel 7a<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/td>\n161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2mm<\/td>\n152.4 x 72.9 x 9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n213gr<\/td>\n193gr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screen<\/td>\n6.5-inch FHD+ display, 120Hz refresh rate<\/td>\n6.1-inch FHD+ display, 90Hz refresh rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/td>\nExynos 1480<\/td>\nGoogle Tensor G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM, storage and price<\/td>\n8GB\/128GB
8GB\/256GB
12GB\/256GB
microSD up to 1TB<\/td>\n		8GB\/128GB
8GB\/256GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cameras<\/td>\nWide: 50MP F1.8
Ultra-wide: 5MP F2.2
Macro: 5 MP F2.4
Front: 32 MP F2.2<\/td>\n		Wide: 64 MP
Ultra-wide: 13 MP<\/p>\n

Front: 13 MP<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Battery size<\/td>\n5000mAh <\/td>\n4,385mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charging Speeds<\/td>\n25W wired charging<\/td>\n18W wired charging, 7.5W wireless charging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Summary and final verdict<\/span><\/h2>\n

So which of these two could be the ultimate affordable phone recommendation for 2024? Well, it all depends on the quality and price of the Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G is it! THE Pixel 7a<\/span> is already a safe choice in the mid-$500 bracket and is often our default answer for a low-cost but high-value device.<\/p>\n

In Europe, the Galaxy A55<\/span> 5G is priced slightly higher than last year's Galaxy A54, so a price hike may also be possible in the US. It will likely cost more than the Galaxy A54, but it remains to be seen whether this potential price increase would be justified by the refreshed design and new chipset. <\/p>\n

THE Galaxy A55<\/span> Will 5G eventually become another bestseller like the Galaxy A54? We will live and we will see. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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