Samsung Galaxy C55 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy C55
5category wins
Samsung Galaxy M17
0category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy C55
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy C55
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy C55
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy C55
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy C55
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 | 1100 |
| PPI | 393 | 385 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 | 86 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Exynos 1330 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 6.1 | One UI 7 |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy C55 +9%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy C55 +53%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy C55 +41%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,044 | 960 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,785 | 1,826 |
| AnTuTu | 859,516 | 607,489 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.9 | 164.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 180 | 192 |
| Width (mm) | 76.5 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, April 22 | 2025, October 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 22 | Available. Released 2025, October 13 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy C55 and Samsung Galaxy M17 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy C55 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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