Samsung A55 5G or iQOO Neo 10R: If you want to purchase a punchy 5G smartphone within Rs.30,000, both the iQOO Neo 10R and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G present promising choices. Equipped with high refresh screens, quick processors, and robust battery lives, these two phones compete on many fronts. Below is how they fare compared to assist you in making a better decision.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G comes with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen providing FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, covered in Gorilla Glass. It runs on the Exynos 1480 processor with up to 12 GB RAM and storage varying up to 256 GB, which can be further extended to 1 TB. On the camera side, it comes equipped with a triple rear camera that has a 50 MP primary sensor, 12 MP ultra-wide, and 5 MP macro lens. The selfie camera is equipped with a sharp 32 MP lens that supports the recording of 4K videos at 30 fps.
The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging through USB Type-C. It is based on Android 14 and also features a hybrid SIM slot. It also features IP-rated dust and water resistance. The 8 GB + 128 GB storage variant is priced at Rs.25,999, while the 12 GB + 256 GB variant is tagged at Rs.30,999.
iQOO Neo 10R
The iQOO Neo 10R features a bigger 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a more detailed 1260×2800 resolution and a greater 144Hz refresh rate, making it superior in terms of display fluidity. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and comes in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM models. But in comparison to the A55, it does not have expandable storage but has up to 256 GB internal storage.
Camera-wise, it boasts a dual rear camera with a 50 MP primary sensor and an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle shooter. The selfie camera is identical to its competitor with a 32 MP sensor. It excels at video recording, providing 4K at 60 fps. The device comes with a whopping 6400 mAh battery, much larger than the A55, and 80W flash charging support. It comes on Android 15 and is dust as well as water resistant. Its entry-level model (8 GB + 128 GB) costs Rs.26,998, while the highest 12 GB + 256 GB variant can be purchased for Rs.30,998.
Performance Comparison
While Samsung counts on its in-house Exynos 1480, iQOO settles on the more recent Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which provides better multi-core and gaming performance. The iQOO Neo 10R seems better tailored for power users and gamers, while Samsung provides decent performance for multitasking during the day and media use.
Display and Multimedia
iQOO leads with a bigger and crisper AMOLED screen, plus a 144Hz refresh rate, and is more compelling for video viewing and seamless app switching. Samsung’s 120Hz Super AMOLED is a contender but lags slightly behind in terms of specs.
