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Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy A55

The A55's one real advantage left is its much higher-resolution 32MP selfie camera. Everywhere else - chipset, charging speed, starting software version, and even price - the newer A56 is simply the better buy.

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Design: Tie – Both are IP67-rated glass-and-aluminum builds from the same generation of Samsung design language.
Display: Tie – Both are 120Hz Super AMOLED with HDR10+; the A56 is slightly bigger, the A55 has marginally tougher Gorilla Glass Victus+ - a wash.
Performance: Samsung Galaxy A56 – The A56's Exynos 1580 is a newer, faster chipset than the A55's Exynos 1480.
Camera: Samsung Galaxy A55 – The A55's 32MP selfie camera is a clear step up from the A56's 12MP front camera, even though the rear triple-camera setup is essentially identical on both.
Battery: Samsung Galaxy A56 – Same 5000mAh cell on both, but the A56 charges at 45W against the A55's 25W - nearly twice as fast.
Software: Samsung Galaxy A56 – The A56 ships with the newer OneUI 7 on Android 15 out of the box, ahead of the A55's OneUI 6.1 on Android 14.
Value for Money: Samsung Galaxy A56 – The A56 is priced lower than the A55 while offering a newer chipset, faster charging and newer software - the clear pick unless the A55's better selfie camera is a dealbreaker.