Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

12categories won

4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy M55s 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy M55s 5G

Galaxy M55s 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $249 vs $1399.

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 M55s 5G vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy M55s 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	393 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy M55s 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	590,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2850	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy M55s 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	8 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy M55s 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy M55s 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	180 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	7.8 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP67	IP65/IP68
Build	Sleek polycarbonate frame with fusion patterned back, glass front	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy M55s 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy M55s 5G	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$249Winner	$1,399