Samsung Galaxy F55 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Samsung Galaxy F55 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $279 vs…
Samsung
Galaxy F55 5G
$279
3categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
8categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy F55 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy F55 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy F55 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Galaxy F55 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Galaxy F55 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $279 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Galaxy F55 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F55 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F55 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 595,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2880 | 5440Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy F55 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Galaxy F55 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F55 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP54 |
| Build | Vegan leather back with saddle stitching, metallic finished frame | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Galaxy F55 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Galaxy F55 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $279Winner | $699 |
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
Samsung's Galaxy F55 5G stands out with hand-crafted vegan leather back design with saddle-stitch detailing, ultra-thin 7.8mm frame, dual 50MP OIS cameras (front and back), and 45W fast charging.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14