Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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

5/19/2025 10:48 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

200
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ 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
+395 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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)
+120W167% 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	45W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
210 grams (7.35 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)17% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
1/4" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches156% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 50MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

36 Common items in both devices

12GB LPDDR4X

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (233GB available)

UFS 2.2

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

120Hz

1080x2400 pixels

Only digital zoom

+29 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G 22101316UG, 22101316UCP	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Middle East), India, Israel, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022	3/28/2024
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)	76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 15
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 498710 (v9) Geekbench: 2208 (v5.1), 2372 (v6) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (233GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	2000/1024 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 Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	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	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 Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.56µm 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@960fps (slow motion)	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	45W 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
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
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: Obsidian Black, Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Trend edition	• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
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)