Moto G96 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
21.8Performance46.7
56.9Display46.8
45.9Camera49.8
52.6Battery52.5
52Features70.7
5 spec wins — Moto G96 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and features (+19). Moto G96 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 52
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | Super AMOLED+ |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+1% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 4 years+300% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |