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Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 vs Samsung Galaxy M55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) 11Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)} 11 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) vs Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB nano-Memoryvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)4%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2244 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
381 PPIvs+393 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.53"vs+6.7"3%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 8MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP66%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches47%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 24MPvs+(front) 50MP110%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps114%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5Wvs+45W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (105GB available)
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
ModelMate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 20 HMA-LX9, HMA-L29, HMA-AL00, Huawei HimalayanGalaxy M55 5G SM-M556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)Russia
(Europe), Russia
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/20183/28/2024
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in)76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.53" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)381 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 15
User InterfaceEMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11One UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core)
3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273931 (v7)
Geekbench: 9793 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (105GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1400/200 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkHMA-L09 version:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
HMA-AL00 / HMA-TL00 / HMA-L29 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm
8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@960fps (slow motion)
Leica optics
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.81W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
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