Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung Galaxy A55 ($380) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+ ($887) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|
| Price | $380 | $887 |
| Weight | 213g | 190g |
| Chip | Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Display | 6.6" 120Hz AMOLED | 6.7" 120Hz AMOLED |
| Camera | 50MP Triple | — |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 4,900mAh |
| WR | IP67 | — |
| Updates | 4 years OS | — |
| Weight | — | 190g |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A55
- $380 with 120Hz AMOLED
- IP67 water resistant
- 5,000mAh all-day battery
- 4 years OS updates
- Glass front and back
- Exynos not Snapdragon
- No wireless charging
- Camera night mode limited
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4,900mAh all-day battery
- 6.7" screen at 190g
- Flagship chip, sub-Ultra price
- No S Pen
- Camera a step below Ultra
- Plus tier always overshadowed
Samsung Galaxy A55 is the better value at $380. If weight matters most, Samsung Galaxy S26+ carries lighter at 190g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.