Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Samsung Galaxy M55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2025 11:15 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:27 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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!

19 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (105GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2520 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+449 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.1"	vs	+6.7"10% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP66% Higher resolution main camera
1/1.7" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches9% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 50MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
30W	vs	+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.

33 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

120Hz

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
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Model	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong	(Global, International), Bangladesh, Mexico
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022	3/28/2024
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)	76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR8 BT.2020	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 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
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) 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 network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 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, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) 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 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, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1µm 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha	• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)