Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB) vs OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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

5/19/2025 11:06 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:29 AM

Compare OnePlus Nord X Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points OnePlus Nord (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	vs	5 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+6.7"4% Larger screen	vs	6.44"
+1/1.56" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 50MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4115 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.	vs	30W
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
393 PPI	vs	+409 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP5% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

35 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

128GB (105GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

Only digital zoom

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	Nord (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556E/Dual-SIM	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z
Country or region available	(Europe), Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	OnePlus
Release date	3/28/2024	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth	7.8 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)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	OxygenOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
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)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
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	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
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	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4115 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green	• Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered