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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI
Product A: Samsung
85 of 162 known
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Product B: Sony
85 of 162 known
Change Sony Xperia 10 VI
80 of 154 fields differ
- 49 different values
- 31 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 59 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 5yearsB: 4yearsSamsung is 1 year higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,157pointsB: 948pointsSamsung is 209 points higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 3,456pointsB: 2,896pointsSamsung is 560 points higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ASamsung: 77.4 × 161.1 mm
- BSony: 68 × 155 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy A54 5G is followed by the Galaxy A55 5G.
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Successor
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Awesome Ice Blue, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Navy3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
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Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
Body
11 of 16 differ
Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
IP676Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reference phone case section identifies IP67 dust/water rating. No seawater guarantee.10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU guide printed page 145 explicitly states IP67.
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026ES54 supports one physical nano-SIM plus one active eSIM simultaneously. The separate microSD slot remains available. Two simultaneously active eSIMs not established. Asian dual-physical-SIM shared tray excluded.
Stylus
Not available
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Stylus name
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Display
12 of 24 differ
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
390.5ppi
449.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
Not available
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Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Always-on display
Not available
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
Not available
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
7 of 10 differ
OS at launch
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ASamsung Galaxy A55 5G
Not availableBSony Xperia 10 VI
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A78 | 2.2 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
Not available
2.2GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
5 of 6 differ
RAM
RAM type
Not available
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Max card size
Rear cameras
9 of 14 differ
Physical rear cameras
ASamsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.2 | Not available |
| Macro | 5 | 2.4 | Not available |
BSony Xperia 10 VI
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.8 | 26 | 1/2 inch | 0.8 | PDAF | Yes | 80° |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 16 | 1/4 inch | 1.12 | Not available | Not available | 120° |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Two physical lenses. Main 48 MP effective sensor and 12 MP recording resolution are distinct. The 52 mm optical-quality mode is a crop of the 26 mm physical camera, not a separate telephoto camera or physical 2x zoom. Exmor RS is a sensor family, not an exact part number. Main OIS expressly named. Unqualified DCI-P3 100% claim is not stored as area coverage.6Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_vi-review-2701.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model camera table identifies native main 0.8 micrometre pitch, PDAF and OIS, ultrawide 1.12 pitch. Two physical rows, not three focal views. Maker optical formats, apertures and focal lengths retained. Review was an early May 2024 unit, no early benchmark measurements inherited.
Number of rear cameras
3
2
Main camera
50MP
48MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Not available
Flash
Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Camera features
Not available
Optical SteadyShot, Look, Night shooting, Panorama, Hand Shutter1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Hand Shutter is palm-triggered software, not a physical shutter button. No extra hardware control inferred.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ASamsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
BSony Xperia 10 VI
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
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Log recording
Not available
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Not available
Front camera
3 of 3 differ
Front cameras
ASamsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | Fixed | No |
BSony Xperia 10 VI
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | 26 | 1/4 inch | 1.12 | 78° |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original maker expressly specifies 26 mm equivalent, overriding the introductory review table 16 mm. Unknown autofocus system omitted.6Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_vi-review-2701.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model table native 1.12 micrometre pitch. Maker 26 mm focal length wins over review introductory 16 mm typo. No fixed-focus subtype inferred from absence of autofocus.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ASamsung Galaxy A55 5G
Not availableBSony Xperia 10 VI
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
Not available
Audio
2 of 4 differ
Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
Microphones
Network
6 of 10 differ
Network
2G bands
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
4G bands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
B1, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
6 of 13 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Actual wireless LDAC and aptX Adaptive expressly named. Playback codec lists and container names excluded.8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_vi-review-2701p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Exact-model connectivity expressly LDAC, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive. Other generically supported Qualcomm codecs not guessed.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Not available
Positioning
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Not available
IR blaster
Not available
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Features and sensors
3 of 5 differ
Fingerprint
Face unlock
Not available
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Sensors
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_vi-review-2701p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact unit identifies physical accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer/compass, light and proximity. No barometer. Chip part families not used as additional sensor counts.
Extra buttons
Not available
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Haptic motor
Linear vibration motor8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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Battery and charging
4 of 17 differ
Rated battery capacity
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
5,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Claimed battery life
ASamsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 28 |
| Audio playback | 79 |
BSony Xperia 10 VI
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
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Wired charging standards
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
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Measured
6 of 9 differ
Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
AnTuTu
Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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EU label and regulatory
None of 10 known
EU energy class
Not available
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
Not available
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SAR head (US)
Not available
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SAR body (US)
Not available
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SAR head (EU)
Not available
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SAR body (EU)
Not available
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Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
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In the box
None of 1 known
In the box
Not available
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Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU SM-A556BZKCEUB. Manufacturer live specification table.
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-10-vi/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original maker full technical specifications and original 152-page Help Guide opened and read. No standalone technical PDF found in bounded original maker/support search. Exact European XQ-ES54 Black 8 GB/128 GB reference. Asian XQ-ES72 dual-physical-SIM hardware excluded.
Manual
downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdf9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU English guide cover includes exact SM-A556B/DS.
helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m6/v1/en/print.pdf2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full 152-page Help Guide identifies XQ-ES54 and XQ-ES72. Only ES54 instructions retained. Original reference guide 50612441M also opened. No original exact numeric SAR sheet found.
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
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