Galaxy A55 5G
Galaxy S25 Edge
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 Edge is the better pick overall by 18.1 points, leading in Performance, Updates and Display. The gap is large; Galaxy A55 5G only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Galaxy A55 5G offers more for the money ($517 vs $1,099 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25 Edge is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 44). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Galaxy S25 Edge's main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Galaxy A55 5G has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
Galaxy A55 5G's battery is 1,100 mAh larger (5,000 vs 3,900 mAh), about 28% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Only Galaxy S25 Edge supports wireless charging.
Display
Galaxy S25 Edge has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.6"). Galaxy S25 Edge's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 1,000 nits), which shows outdoors. Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is sharper (513 vs 390 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 Edge is rated IP68 vs IP67 on the other. Galaxy S25 Edge has a titanium frame. Galaxy S25 Edge is 50 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S25 Edge should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy A55 5G | Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 1480 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 8 GB / 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.6" Super AMOLED | Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (390 ppi) | Resolution | 3120×1440 (513 ppi) |
| 1,000 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 200 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| None | Telephoto | None |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 3,900 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 25 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP67 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | titanium |
| 213 g | Weight | 163 g |
| 4 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| EUR 479 (≈ $517) | Launch price | $1,099 |
| 2024-03 | Released | 2025-05 |
Official source: Galaxy A55 5G · Official source: Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy A55 5G
Pros
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Lower price ($517)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Dimmer screen
Galaxy S25 Edge
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 200 MP main camera
- 15W wireless charging
- 2,600 nits peak
- IP68 rated
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- Pricier ($1,099)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.