Samsung Galaxy C55 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy C55 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy C55 leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 859,516); the Samsung Galaxy C55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy C55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy C55 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2785 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 180g vs 188g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1044
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy C55 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy C55 scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy C55 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy C55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy C55
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy C55 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy C55 by 11.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy C55 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy C55 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy C55 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy C55 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy C55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy C55 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy C55 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy C55 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy C55 (44/100 vs 32/100).