Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M21
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M21. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M21 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 12999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 8th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 32999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 18, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M21 is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Plus Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M21 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M21 has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Samsung Galaxy M21's ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M21 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M21's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M21 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M21's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M21's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 8th, 2024 | March 18, 2020 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm | 75.1 x 159 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Plus Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1000 nits Brightness | 420 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4 Gen. OS Upgrade & 5 Year Security Update | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 48 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.2 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 50 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |