Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M55s
Comparison between Huawei nova 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M55s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Super AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 393 ppi
Samsung Galaxy M55s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 698,000
- against 521,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 201 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 644 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.62 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 521,000 | 698,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big, 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid and 4x1.53 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core processor with 1x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A710, 3x 2.36 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Pink | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.1 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 86.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.76″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,776 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Dual-Edge Display, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM | Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.93 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ADA-AL00 | SM-M558B, SM-M558B/DS |
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