Samsung Galaxy A55 Smartphone 8/256 GB vs Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB

81/100
Samsung Galaxy A55 Smartphone 8/256 GB with 120Hz display and capable camera for shoppers

Samsung Galaxy A55 Smartphone 8/256 GB

₹48,999

89/100
Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB AI score of 89/100 for Specs, Price History and Comparison

Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB

₹69,999

Display
92
95
Screen Size
6.6 inches
6.59 inches
Display Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2340 px (FHD+)
1268x2756 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
3500 nits
Performance
78
87
Processor/CPU
Samsung Exynos 1480 Octa core (2.75 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu Score
733093
2136906
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.1
Operating System
Android v14
Android v16
Camera
84
91
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, 1/1.56", 1µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom, OIS
50 MP, Primary, f/1.7, 1/1.55", OmniVision OV50H, 2.0µm, up to 120x Digital Zoom, 23 mm
Secondary Camera
12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3", 1.12µm
12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, OmniVision, 15 mm
Tertiary Camera
5 MP, Macro, f/2.4
50 MP, Telephoto, f/3.0, 115 mm
Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/2.74", 0.8µm, 26 mm MP
32 MP, f/2.2, 21 mm MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Macro Mode, Slow Motion Video, HDR Video, Pro Mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control
Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, 120x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Filters, Xiaomi ProFocus, HDR, Slow Motion Video, Pro Mode, Stereo recording
Memory
Internal Storage
256 GB
256 GB
Expandable Storage
yes
no
Battery
78
89
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
6500 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
25 W
67 W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 6GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
yes, v5.3
Yes, v6.0
Design
92
0
Weight
213 g
200 g
Build Material
Gorilla Glass -
Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass 7i -
Colors
Awesome Navy
Violet
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2024-03-14
2026-06-04
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
yes
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
4 Years
—
Security Updates
5 Years
—
Model Name
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Xiaomi 17T
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Build quality that genuinely rivals flagships
  • Bright 120Hz AMOLED that looks great indoors and out
  • Camera that produces natural-looking shots in good light
  • Battery that handles a full day without stress
  • Four years of OS updates — long-term support you can count on
  • microSD slot goes up to 1TB

! Consider before buying…

  • No charger in the box — buy one separately
  • Demanding games push it to its limits
  • IP67 is decent but trails the IP68 standard
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Bezels around the display are thicker than rivals

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • 5G works across all carriers
  • Dual-SIM setup includes eSIM flexibility
  • Charger and protective case come in the box

! Consider before buying…

  • No headphone jack
  • After-sales support has raised complaints
Compare Prices
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₹48,999
₹69,999