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Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Xiaomi 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12S X Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) 10Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)

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!

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs 12S (256GB/12GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+6.7"7%
Larger screen
vs6.28"
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 32MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
393 PPIvs+419 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.56" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
45Wvs+67W49%
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.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices
256GB (233GB available) / 256GB (218GB available)
120Hz
1080x2400 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
ModelGalaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)12S (256GB/12GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SC
Country or region available(Global, International)BrazilColombiaMexico
(Global, International), Brazil, Colombia, Mexico
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date3/28/20247/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI419 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresAlways-On Display1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0MIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
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)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (233GB available)
UFS 2.2
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
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)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 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, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)50 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution8160x6120 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
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

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
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: Dark Blue, Light Green• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/8GB)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
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
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