Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M55 (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 M55 leads — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 180g vs 188g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M55 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy M55 scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | — | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M55
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M55 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M55 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M55 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.