Realme 8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | ||
| Display | 6.5", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Build Quality | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery and Build Quality | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black | Thunder Black, Coral Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 21, 2021 | September 24, 2024 | ||
| Availability | April 28, 2021 | September 26, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹19,999 | ||
| Colors | Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black | Thunder Black, Coral Green | ||
| Launch | April 21, 2021 | September 24, 2024 | ||
| Availability | April 28, 2021 | September 26, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹19,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 405 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 405 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G
| Weight | 185 grams | 180 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | - | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 185 grams | 180 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | - | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 644 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 644 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Realme UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 8 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Portrait | Face Unlock, Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Portrait | Face Unlock, Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M55s 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
