Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy M55 - Detailed Phone Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Specification

General

Launch Date October 23, 2020 March 28, 2024
Release Year 2020 2024

Physical

Volume 77.62 cm³ 97.8 cm³
Screen Size to Weight Ratio 3.72 "/g 3.72 "/g
Weight 164 g 180 g
Height 146.7 mm 163.9 mm
Width 71.5 mm 76.5 mm
Thickness 7.4 mm 7.8 mm
Foldable Design No No
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • White
  • Green
  • Purple
  • Light Green
  • Dark Blue

Display

Screen Size 6.1 " 6.7 "
Resolution 1170 x 2532 1080 x 2400
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio 87.1 % 86.4 %
Pixel Density 460 PPI 393 PPI
Refresh Rate N/A 120 Hz
Typical Brightness N/A N/A
HBM Brightness 625 nits 1000 nits
Peak Brightness 1200 nits N/A

Hardware

Battery Capacity per Screen Area 75.65 mAh/in² 111.38 mAh/in²
Battery Density 36.27 mAh/cm³ 51.13 mAh/cm³
Battery Capacity 2815 mAh 5000 mAh
NFC Support Yes Yes
Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Apple GPU (4-core graphics) Adreno 644

Connectivity

USB Version 2.0 2.0
OTG Support 1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort Version N/A N/A
USB Features Lightning 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Software

Operating System iOS Android
Initial OS Version 14.1 14
Maximum OS Version 18

Comparison Summary

1. Specifications Comparison

Design

FeatureApple iPhone 12Samsung Galaxy M55Practical Impact
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.4 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mmThe 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.
Weight164g180gThe iPhone 12 feels lighter and more comfortable during prolonged use.
BuildAluminum, GlassPlastic Frame, Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)The iPhone 12 may feel more premium. The Galaxy M55 has a stronger screen.

Display

FeatureApple iPhone 12Samsung Galaxy M55Practical Impact
Size6.1"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.
Resolution1170x25321080x2400The iPhone 12 has a sharper display, leading to crisper text and images, but the difference may not be noticeable to all users.
PPI460393Higher PPI on the iPhone 12 means finer details are rendered more clearly.
TechnologyOLEDAMOLEDBoth offer vibrant colors and deep blacks. The difference in user experience is minimal.
Refresh Rate60Hz120HzThe M55 provides smoother scrolling and animations, enhancing the overall fluidity of the user interface, particularly noticeable in games and fast-paced content.
Brightness1200 nits0 nitsThe iPhone 12 screen is much brighter and is easily visible outdoors.

Performance

FeatureApple iPhone 12Samsung Galaxy M55Practical Impact
ChipsetApple 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 Score1,083,947698,000Confirms the A14 Bionic's superior performance. The iPhone 12 will feel noticeably snappier.
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Adreno 644The Apple GPU provides better graphics performance, resulting in smoother gameplay and faster video editing.
RAM4 GB8 GBThe M55's larger RAM capacity allows for better multitasking and keeps more apps open in the background without slowing down the phone.

Camera

FeatureApple iPhone 12Samsung Galaxy M55Practical Impact
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