Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
50mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
4"
LED
LED
480x854
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)
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27 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 16 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Model | Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Xperia Play (4G) |
| Other model names | Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM | AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus |
| Country or region available |     (Global, International), Brazil, Colombia, Mexico |  USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Sony Ericsson |
| Release date | 3/28/2024 | 9/18/2011 |
| Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 16 millimeters (0.63 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in) | 62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in) |
| Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 480x854 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 245 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread |
| User Interface | One UI 6.1 / 7.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 |
| CPU | 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) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 582102 (v10) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 512MB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (233GB available) UFS 2.2 | 1GB (400MB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE 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 network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 50 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Not supported |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 2.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BST-41 |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 6.4 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 413 hours (17.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green | • Colors: Black, White, Stealth Blue • 8GB microSD included • PSP like gaming buttons (Playstation) • USB On-the-go support • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) | feature not registered |