Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55
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Galaxy Z Flip5
Starting at
£266.00
Realme C55
Starting at
£147.00What's the difference between the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Realme C55?
Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Refurbished, the Realme C55 starts at £147, £119 less than the Galaxy Z Flip5.
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- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) on the Galaxy Z Flip5, Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) on the Realme C55.
- The Realme C55 has a bigger battery: 5000 mAh vs 3700 mAh.
- Screen size: 6.7 inch on the Galaxy Z Flip5, 6,72 inch on the Realme C55.
Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 specs
The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Realme C55 are both 2023 Android smartphones but appeal to different user needs. The Realme C55 provides a larger battery and higher resolution main camera, with a traditional design and microSDXC card support, making it suitable for users prioritising longer battery life and detailed photography without foldable technology or 5G.
Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 price
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Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 battery life and software updates
Durability here includes battery capacity, software updates, and physical design features like foldability. These affect how long the phone lasts in daily use and how it stays current.
Battery Capacity
The Realme C55 has a 5000 mAh battery, which suits users needing longer usage between charges. The Galaxy Z Flip5 has a 3700 mAh battery, supporting a lighter, foldable design that may appeal to those valuing compactness over extra battery size.
Software Updates
The Realme C55 does not have this compatibility, making it more suited for users with basic software needs.
Foldable Design
The Galaxy Z Flip5 features a foldable screen, allowing it to fold into a smaller form factor. This suits users looking for a phone that can be more compact for carrying or pocketing. The Realme C55 uses a traditional non-foldable design.
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Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 performance
Performance differences focus on chipset power, memory, and storage options, which influence speed, multitasking, and how much data you can keep on the device.
Chipset Technology
The Galaxy Z Flip5 uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 built on 4 nm technology, offering faster processing and efficiency. The Realme C55 has a Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 on 12 nm, which supports everyday tasks well but with simpler performance suited to general use.
RAM Capacity
Both phones come with 8 GB of RAM, which keeps everyday apps running smoothly and supports multitasking comfortably.
Storage Options
The Galaxy Z Flip5 is available with 256GB or 512GB of storage, giving flexibility for storing more apps, photos, and files. The Realme C55 is stocked with 256GB, which is ample for many users but without the larger option.
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Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 screen
Screen quality covers size, type, resolution, and refresh rate, all of which affect how sharp, smooth, and immersive the display experience is.
Screen Type and Size
The Galaxy Z Flip5 has a 6.7 inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, which delivers vibrant colours and deep contrast, ideal for immersive viewing. The Realme C55 features a slightly larger 6.72 inch IPS LCD screen, suitable for users who prefer a traditional, larger display.
Refresh Rate
The Galaxy Z Flip5 offers a 120 Hz refresh rate, providing smoother scrolling and animations, which benefits users who prioritise fluid visuals. The Realme C55 has a 90 Hz refresh rate, which is still smooth for daily use but less so than 120 Hz.
Screen Resolution
Both phones have Full HD+ resolution, with the Galaxy Z Flip5 at 1080 x 2640 pixels and the Realme C55 at 1080 x 2400 pixels. Both deliver sharp images, with the Flip5's taller resolution suiting content with more vertical space.
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Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 camera
Audiovisual features focus on camera quality and how they suit different photography and video needs.
Front Camera
The Galaxy Z Flip5 has a 10 megapixel front camera, offering clear selfies and video calls. The Realme C55 has an 8 megapixel front camera, suitable for everyday use.
Main Camera
The Realme C55 features a 64 megapixel main camera, capturing more detail in photos, which suits users keen on high-resolution photography. The Galaxy Z Flip5 has a 12 megapixel main camera, which performs well for standard photo needs.
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Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 size and design
Miscellaneous differences cover connectivity, physical dimensions, and other features that affect usability and compatibility.
Network Technology
The Galaxy Z Flip5 supports 5G connectivity, which suits users wanting faster mobile internet speeds where 5G is available. The Realme C55 operates on 4G, suitable for everyday use where 5G is not essential.
SIM Card Options
The Galaxy Z Flip5 supports one physical SIM plus eSIM, which benefits those who want flexible SIM management. The Realme C55 supports dual physical SIM cards, ideal for users who prefer separate physical SIMs for work and personal use.
Memory Expansion
The Realme C55 includes a microSDXC slot, allowing storage expansion beyond the internal 256GB. This suits users who want to add extra space for media and files. The Galaxy Z Flip5 does not have this option.
Dimensions and Weight
The Galaxy Z Flip5 is more compact and slimmer with a depth of 6.9 mm and weighs 187 g. The Realme C55 is slightly larger and thicker at 7.9 mm depth and weighs 189 g, which may be noticeable for users who prefer a slimmer device.
Carrier Compatibility
Both phones come unlocked, giving freedom to use on any compatible network without restrictions.
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Galaxy Z Flip5 or Realme C55: which should you buy?
Buy the Galaxy Z Flip5 if
- you want an OLED screen
- you want a smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera (10 megapixels vs 8 megapixels)
Buy the Realme C55 if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £147, £119 less than the Galaxy Z Flip5
- you want a bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3700 mAh)
- you want a higher-resolution main camera (64 megapixels vs 12 megapixels)
Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 FAQs
Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Realme C55 comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) on the Galaxy Z Flip5, Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) on the Realme C55. The Realme C55 has a bigger battery: 5000 mAh vs 3700 mAh.
The Realme C55 is cheaper refurbished, from £147 compared with £266 for the Galaxy Z Flip5.
The Realme C55 has a bigger battery: 5000 mAh vs 3700 mAh.
The Realme C55 has a higher-resolution main camera: 64 megapixels vs 12 megapixels.
The Galaxy Z Flip5 gets updates until Aug 2028. We don't have published update dates for the Realme C55.
Refurbished, the Galaxy Z Flip5 comes in 256GB and 512GB, and the Realme C55 in 256GB.
