Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
46.7Performance64.4
46.8Display65.7
49.8Camera48.4
52.5Battery49.1
70.7Features70.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G3 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+19) and performance (+18). 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
- 10% lower weight: 180 g vs 200 g
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 47
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+10% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+6% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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