Realme C55 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C55 and the Samsung Galaxy A05s, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.72 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 194 g |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Realme C55 is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Realme C55 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak) | PLS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~393 ppi |
Platform
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 (12nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X) | — |
| RAM | — | 4GB or 6GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB or 128GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2", PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night Mode, Pro Mode, 64MP Mode, Street, AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chroma Boost, Bokeh Flare Portrait, AI Color Portrait | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR, panorama, AI beautification | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 33W wired, 50% in 29 min (advertised) | 25W wired |
Body
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) | 168 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm (6.61 x 3.06 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 189.5 g (6.67 oz) | 194 g (6.84 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | Not specified | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Realme C55 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, March 07 | September 25, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 08 | Available. Released October 18, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Realme C55 or Samsung Galaxy A05s?
Samsung Galaxy A05s — Mar 2023 for the Realme C55 versus Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A05s.
Is the Realme C55 or the Samsung Galaxy A05s rated higher?
We rate the Realme C55 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A05s 7/10.
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