Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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A55
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S26 FE
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26 FE
AnTuTu benchmark (2,535,201 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
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Total weight
≈ TieValue
Galaxy S26 FE
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | A55 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.51" | 6.7" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 60Hz | 120Hz | |
| 550 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 3x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) | Exynos 2500 | |
| — | 2,535,201 | |
| — | 8,035 | |
| — | 5,275 | |
| 6 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh | |
| 18W | 45W | |
| No | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 193g | 193g | |
| 8.4mm | 7.4mm | |
| plastic | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | |
| none | IP68 | |
| Budget | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Oppo A55
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Highest resolution main camera.