1. Specifications Comparison
Design
| Feature | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Practical Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.4 mm | 163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm | The iPhone 12 is more pocketable and easier to handle with one hand. The M55 offers a larger screen but at the cost of increased size and weight. |
| Weight | 164g | 180g | The iPhone 12 feels lighter and more comfortable during prolonged use. |
| Build | Aluminum, Glass | Plastic Frame, Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) | The iPhone 12 may feel more premium. The Galaxy M55 has a stronger screen. |
Display
| Feature | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Practical Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.1" | 6.7" | The M55's larger screen is better for media consumption, gaming, and multi-tasking. The iPhone 12 is more compact for easier portability. |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1080x2400 | The iPhone 12 has a sharper display, leading to crisper text and images, but the difference may not be noticeable to all users. |
| PPI | 460 | 393 | Higher PPI on the iPhone 12 means finer details are rendered more clearly. |
| Technology | OLED | AMOLED | Both offer vibrant colors and deep blacks. The difference in user experience is minimal. |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | The M55 provides smoother scrolling and animations, enhancing the overall fluidity of the user interface, particularly noticeable in games and fast-paced content. |
| Brightness | 1200 nits | 0 nits | The iPhone 12 screen is much brighter and is easily visible outdoors. |
Performance
| Feature | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Practical Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) | The A14 Bionic offers significantly faster processing speeds, smoother multitasking, and superior gaming performance. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is still capable for everyday tasks but will struggle more with demanding applications. |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,083,947 | 698,000 | Confirms the A14 Bionic's superior performance. The iPhone 12 will feel noticeably snappier. |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 644 | The Apple GPU provides better graphics performance, resulting in smoother gameplay and faster video editing. |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | The M55's larger RAM capacity allows for better multitasking and keeps more apps open in the background without slowing down the phone. |
Camera
| Feature | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Practical Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Feature | Apple iPhone