Samsung Galaxy M55s vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy M55s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 859,516); the Samsung Galaxy M55s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M55s
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy M55s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 235g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M55s vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M55s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55s (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55s (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M55s | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55s
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M55s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M55s and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M55s by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M55s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M55s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55s (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55s (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M55s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55s by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M55s and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M55s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M55s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M55s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M55s over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.