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

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 19Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (105GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.2
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+449 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-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
vs802.11 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.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 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
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.1"vs+6.7"10%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP66%
Higher resolution main camera
1/1.7" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches9%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 50MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
30Wvs+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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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
ModelXperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong Kong
China, South Korea, Hong Kong
(Global, International)BangladeshMexico
(Global, International), Bangladesh, Mexico
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/20223/28/2024
Depth8.2 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)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI393 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR8
BT.2020
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm 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 memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (105GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 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-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
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkSA/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 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, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 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, 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 resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@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 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-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 [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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: 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 registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
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