Galaxy A 55 (2024) vs iPhone SE (3rd gen): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy A 55 (2024)
Samsung · 2024
$379–$699
Overall 77/100
Editorial estimateFull Galaxy A 55 (2024) guide →A
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Apple · 2022
$429–$700
Overall 72/100
Official anchorFull iPhone SE (3rd gen) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Galaxy A 55 (2024)
- Best for battery
Galaxy A 55 (2024)
- Best for performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy A 55 (2024)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy A 55 (2024)
82
Worth it
$379–$699
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
77
Worth it
$429–$700
→ For $550 with value first: Galaxy A 55 (2024) edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A 55 (2024) | iPhone SE (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $379–$699 | $429–$700 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Camera | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Performance | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Display | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 77/100 | 72/100 |
Galaxy A 55 (2024) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
Galaxy A 55 (2024) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
Galaxy A 55 (2024) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers