Huawei nova 12s vs Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
32chipPerformancechip31.8
62.8Display46.8
37.9Camera49.8
53.5Battery52.5
60Features70.7
6 spec wins — Huawei nova 12s4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 12s scores 46.4 against 46.4 for Samsung Galaxy M55 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 12s edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 12s
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 47
- 47% higher Wired charging: 66 W vs 45 W
- 20% higher Front camera: 60 MP vs 50 MP
- 12% lower thickness: 6.9 mm vs 7.8 mm
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 38
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED+ |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 %+4% | 86.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 60 MP+20% | 50 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 66 W+47% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+7% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm+12% | 7.8 mm |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | EMUI 14 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |