Samsung Galaxy C55 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

The Samsung Galaxy C55 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 55/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy C55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).

Both devices scored the same rating of 55/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy C55

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 48
Portability 73
Value for money —

Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy C55 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?

  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 180g

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 73/100)

Comparison verdict

The Samsung Galaxy C55 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE received the same MobileRank rating — 55/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy C55 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy C55 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy C55 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 859516 859516
Geekbench Single 1044 1044
Geekbench Multi 2785 2785
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED+ 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 20 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, One UI 6.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 180 g 171 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy C55

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy C55

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED+
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy C55

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy C55 and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy C55 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55/100
859516 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55/100
859516 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy C55 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy C55 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy C55 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

Both devices scored 55/100. They are identical on performance — 55/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (84/100 vs 73/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy C55 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Samsung Galaxy C55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy C55 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (84/100 vs 73/100).