Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
46.7Performance50.8
46.8Display53.3
49.8Camera47.3
52.5Battery47.9
70.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and display (+7). Samsung Galaxy M55 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 1,750 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+10% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 425 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,750 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 87.1 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,658,175Bottom 49% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 552,625Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 410,856Bottom 46% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 273,971Bottom 50% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 420,723Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,950Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,100Top 37% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+28% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g | 168 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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