Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
46.7Performance46.7
46.8Display80.7
49.8Camera41.9
52.5Battery66.6
70.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and features (+16). 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 camera score: 50 vs 42
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 350% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 429 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 4,500 nits+350% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 93.2 %+8% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+5% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.4 mm+5% |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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