Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
46.7Performance55.2
46.8Display51.4
49.8Camera55.8
52.5Battery49.1
70.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G6 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+9) and camera (+6). 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 49
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 50
- 86% higher Peak brightness: 1,862 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 396 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,862 nits+86% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+6% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+5% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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