Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs vivo Y29 5G
46.7Performance28.9
46.8Display40.9
49.8Camera29
52.5Battery56.8
70.7Features73.3
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G2 spec wins — vivo Y29 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+21) and performance (+18). vivo Y29 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 performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 29
- 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the vivo Y29 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 53
- 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.68 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1608 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi+49% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 %+2% | 85.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+2% | 44 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+9% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+4% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |