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Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
50.9Inno Score
20Performance46.7
20Display46.8
20.5Camera49.8
38.8Battery52.5
28Features70.7
1 spec wins — Redmi 9C13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and camera (+29). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 50 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy M55 5G
Screen size6.53 ″6.7 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED+
Resolution1600x7201080x2400
Pixel density269 ppi393 ppi+46%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—1,000 nits
Screen-to-body—86.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy M55 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu110,000—
RAM (max)3 GB12 GB+300%
Storage options32GB / 64GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy M55 5G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP50 MP+900%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy M55 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W45 W+350%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy M55 5G
Weight196 g180 g+8%
Thickness9 mm7.8 mm+13%
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy M55 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy M55 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy M55 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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