Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII
46.7Performance28.9
46.8Display63
49.8Camera41.9
52.5Battery41.8
70.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G5 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 45.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+11). Sony Xperia 10 VIII 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 performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 42
- 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 105% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 22 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+10% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 422 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+105% | 22 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g | 168 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+6% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Sony Xperia 10 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 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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