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Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) vs Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) 05Points
6.81"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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22Points Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Moto G9 Plus 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-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)

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!

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) vs Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+6.81"2%
Larger screen
vs6.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
+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
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)vs+256GB (233GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
223 grams (7.81 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)24%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24%
Thinner
LTPS 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.
386 PPIvs+393 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/1.73" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 50MP2 times
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) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
30Wvs+45W50%
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
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

29 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
ModelMoto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G9 Plus XT2087-2Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)BrazilColombiaMexico
(Global, International), Brazil, Colombia, Mexico
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date9/7/20203/28/2024
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)78.1 x 169.98 millimeters (3.07 x 6.69 in)76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight223 grams (7.81 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.81" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 253105 (v8)
Geekbench: 1695 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (233GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 / Upload600/100 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 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

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.2
2MP depth f/2.2
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.73" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 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 length29mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
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: Indigo Blue, Rose Gold
• Silicone case included
• Google Assistant
• TurboPower
• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.2W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.76W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
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