Dive into the ultimate showdown between two tech giants the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Honor X9b 5G as we dissect every aspect of the latest smartphones to help you decide which one deserves a spot in your pocket!
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
First up, we have the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G, the latest budget offering by the Korean technology giant. A powerhouse of technology crafted with precision engineering and user-centric design from its stunning display to its lightning-fast processor, Galaxy M55 5G promises to deliver a seamless and immersive user experience.
Honor X9b 5G
The Honor X9b was launched in India on the 15th of February and instantly became a topic of comparison, reviews, and unboxing on the web. We at Bhaarat Bulletin have compared the Honor X9b with several similar range smartphones which can be seen in our Smartphone Knockout Series. Honor is barely a decade-old company but has made a quality name for itself in the field of tech.
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Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Honor X9b 5G
Introducing two of the most cutting-edge smartphones in the market today, each boasting a package of features and functionalities that push the boundaries of innovation. In this comparison of Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Honor X9b 5G, we’ll delve into the deep analysis and details of both devices to help you make an informed decision about which one aligns best with your needs and preferences.
| Specifications* | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Honor X9b 5G |
| Release | April 2024 | February 2024 |
| Color Variants | It comes in two color variants:- Light Green Denim Black | It comes in three color variants:- Sunrise Orange Midnight Black Emerald Green |
| Processor | The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 processor paired with Adreno 644 GPU. | The X9b smartphone is powered by an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor paired with Adreno 710 GPU. |
| Operating System | On the software front, the Galaxy M55 runs OneUI 6.1 OS based on Android 14, | On the software front, the Honor X9b runs MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13 |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy M55 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with 1000 nits of peak brightness and 120Hz refresh rate. | Honor X9b features a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display with 1200 nits of peak brightness, 1920Hz PWM Dimming technology, and 120Hz refresh rate. |
| Rear Camera | The Galaxy M55 comes with a set of triple cameras in the back 50MP primary sensor (wide) 8MP (ultra-wide), 2MP (macro) | The X9b comes with a set of triple cameras in the back 108MP primary sensor (wide) 5MP (ultra-wide), 2 MP (macro) |
| Front Camera | It comes with a 50MP (wide) front camera | It comes with a 16MP (wide) front camera |
| Storage | The Galaxy M55 comes in two variants:- 8GB RAM, 128GB Internal 8GB RAM, 256GB Internal | The Honor X9b comes in a single variant of:- 8GB RAM, 256GB Internal |
| Battery | It has a 5000 mAh, non-removable battery with 45W wired charger | It has a 5800 mAh, non-removable battery with 35W wired charger |
| Official Price** | 8GB, 128GB RS 26,999 8GB, 256GB RS 29,999 | 8GB, 256GB RS 25,999 |
**The official price is bound to change so to know the latest prices please visit the official website
Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Honor X9b 5G Highlights
As we embark on this comparison journey of Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Honor X9b 5G we just delved into every aspect of both smartphones. Both models are mid-range marvels ranging from design and display to performance and camera capabilities.
- The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is the latest launch in the Indian Smartphone market released this month offering two color variants while the Honor X9b was launched in February offering three color variants. So they both are the latest models in the market.
- Talking about processors then both smartphones have an octa-core processor and a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with the Galaxy M55 having a powerful version of Snapdragon 7 Gen1 compared to the X9b having a Snapdragon 6 Gen1. The Snapdragon 7 Gen1 is a much more powerful and smooth chipset compared to version 6 Gen1. So we give the Galaxy M55 a thumbs up for the processor and for a detailed comparison of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1, please click here.
- The display is something that Samsung smartphones are known for as the company was one of the first adopters of the AMOLED display technology. But in this comparison with Honor X9b, the Honor X9b takes the lead as it offers a bigger resolution and higher nits of peak brightness of 1200 compared to 1000 nits of peak brightness offered by Galaxy M55
- Coming on rear and front cameras, the Honor X9b has an advantage over the Galaxy M55 as it offers a triple rear camera, the primary being 108MP and a 16MP front camera. The Galaxy M55 has a primary rear camera of 50MP with the front camera also being that of a 50MP but that doesn’t make a difference as comparison of cameras is always done based on rear camera specifications and on that front, the Honor X9b is a go-to option.
- The Honor X9b also has a bigger battery of 5800 mAh compared to the Galaxy M55 which offers a 500 mAh non-removable battery, so users looking for a longer battery life should buy the Honor X9b.
- Now coming on the price, the Galaxy M55 comes in two variants of 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB and both models are priced at RS 26,999 and RS 29,999 respectively, on the other hand, the Honor X9b comes in only one variant of 8GB+256GB priced lesser at RS 25,999. So Honor X9b is a budget-friendly model for price-sensitive Indian users.
So folks, this was our analysis of the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Honor X9b 5G and we come to a conclusion that the Honor X9b is a better option and offers a win-win moment for the Indian users offering three color variants, a better display, a decent performance and a budget-friendly price.
Bhaarat Bulletin’s Neelima Gauri and the official websites of the respective handsets have contributed to the above report