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Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Apple iPhone 16e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 16e X Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) 10Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)

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Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) vs iPhone 16e (256GB)} 18 Advantages Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)
+12GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.7"10%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 48MP
+(front) 50MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4005 mAh
+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.
vs30W
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.2vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)8%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1170x2532 pixels14%
Higher resolution screen
393 PPIvs+457 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2 microphonesvs+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
256GB (233GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Super AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+24 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
ModelGalaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIMiPhone 16e (A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410)
Country or region available(Middle East)IndiaIsraelVietnam
(Middle East), India, Israel, Vietnam
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date3/28/20242/28/2025, Announced: 2/19/2025
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedCeramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresAlways-On Display1200nits[peak]
HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
System versionAndroid 14iOS 18
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)A18 GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)AnTuTu: 1401105 (v10)
Geekbench: 8224 (v6)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (233GB available)
UFS 2.2
256GB (230GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
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
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
48 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1ยตm pixel1ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)50 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation2 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot 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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4005 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Dark Blue, Light Greenโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Apple Intelligence
โ€ข Apple Pay
โ€ข Face ID

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)1.19W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)1.48W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)
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