ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 30 vs Samsung Galaxy M55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2025 11:07 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:27 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB) Compare ZTE Axon 30 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? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)

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 ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2460 pixels2% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+6.92"3% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP32% 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
+65W44% 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
+USB 3.1 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 GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (104GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)5% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
388 PPI	vs	+393 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.73" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches11% 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 11	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
4200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Russia
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021	3/28/2024
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)	76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.92" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% 2.5D glass	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	MyOS 11	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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 650 (670MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 701991 (v9) Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (233GB 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
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
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	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) America version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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@30fps Sony IMX682 sensor	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 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
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 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)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
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
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ 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
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
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: Black, Aqua • Triple cooling system	• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556E/DS 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)