Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C55
Samsung Galaxy M56
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
69.769.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy C55 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Galaxy M56 has a slightly larger 6.74-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, also at 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the C55 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, whereas the M56 utilizes the Exynos 1480.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera with OIS, but the M56 offers a 12 MP selfie camera compared to the C55's 50 MP.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging, but the C55 runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1, while the M56 operates on Android 15 with One UI 7 and promises up to six major updates.
- The C55 has a glass front and eco leather back, while the M56 features Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back, enhancing its build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy C55
Samsung Galaxy M56
General
Release Date
2024, April 22
2025, April 17
Announced
2024, April 22
2025, April 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.74"
Type
Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED+, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~382 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 644
Xclipse 530
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
50 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Yes
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired
45W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm (6.45 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
162 x 77.3 x 7.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)
Weight
180 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange
Black, Light Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No

