The Galaxy F55 5G focuses on storage flexibility, cameras and software support, while the vivo T2 Pro 5G prioritises processor performance, lighter weight and faster charging.
General
The vivo T2 Pro 5G weighs 175–176 g, while the Galaxy F55 5G weighs 180 g, making vivo slightly lighter for daily carrying.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G | vivo T2 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Model | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G | vivo T2 Pro 5G |
| Manufacturer | Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. | vivo Mobile India Private Limited |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM with hybrid second slot | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Network support | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm | 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.36 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 175 g in New Moon Black; 176 g in Dune Gold |
| Warranty | Standard Samsung India manufacturer warranty | 1-year handset warranty in India |
→ Buy this if: Choose the vivo T2 Pro 5G if you prefer a lighter and narrower phone. Its 7.36 mm body is also thinner than the 7.8 mm Galaxy F55 5G.
Display and design
Both phones use 120Hz AMOLED displays, but the vivo T2 Pro 5G has a slightly larger 6.78-inch curved panel.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G | vivo T2 Pro 5G |
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| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.78-inch |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Plus | Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixel, giving clear Full HD+ detail | 2400 x 1080 pixel, giving clear Full HD+ detail |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz, making scrolling and supported motion look smoother | 60Hz or 120Hz, making supported scrolling and motion look smoother |
| Touch sampling rate | Verified India specification not confirmed; omitted | Verified official figure not stated; omitted |
| Peak brightness | Verified official peak figure not confirmed; omitted | 1,300 nits local peak brightness, helping visibility in bright scenes |
| Display protection | Verified glass specification not confirmed; omitted | Verified glass specification not confirmed; omitted |
| HDR | Verified official specification not confirmed; omitted | Verified official specification not confirmed; omitted |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust resistance | Certified IP rating not confirmed from the approved official specifications reviewed | IP52, offering tested protection against limited dust ingress and water spray |
→ Pro tip: Choose based on shape as well as size. The vivo has a curved display, while the Samsung panel is flatter, so the phones feel different even though their diagonal sizes are close.
Performance and software
The vivo T2 Pro 5G uses Dimensity 7200 at up to 2.8 GHz, while the Galaxy F55 5G uses Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 at up to 2.4 GHz.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G | vivo T2 Pro 5G |
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| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
| Processor core | Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz, suitable for daily apps and moderate gaming | Octa-core, up to 2.8 GHz, giving more processor headroom |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Manufacturing process | 4 nm, designed to balance performance and power use | 4 nm, designed to balance performance and power use |
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB | 8GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Operating system | Android 14 at launch | Android 13 at launch |
| User interface | One UI | Funtouch OS 13 |
| Storage type | Verified official specification not confirmed; omitted | UFS 2.2 |
→ Buy this if: Choose the vivo T2 Pro 5G if gaming and processor performance matter more. Current matched benchmark testing gives it a clear lead over the Galaxy F55 5G.
→ Keep in mind: Samsung promised four generations of Android upgrades and five years of security updates for the Galaxy F55 5G. The vivo T2 Pro 5G launched with a shorter stated update commitment.
Camera features
The Galaxy F55 5G gives you three rear cameras and a 50MP front camera, while the vivo T2 Pro 5G uses a 64MP main camera with a 2MP depth sensor.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G | vivo T2 Pro 5G |
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| Rear camera setup | 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro | 64MP main + 2MP depth |
| Main camera | 50MP, f/1.8, with optical image stabilisation to reduce camera shake | 64MP, f/1.79, with optical image stabilisation to reduce camera shake |
| Ultra-wide camera | 8MP, f/2.2, giving you a wider field of view | No dedicated ultra-wide camera |
| Macro camera | 2MP, f/2.4, for close-up subjects | No dedicated macro camera |
| Depth camera | No dedicated depth camera | 2MP, f/2.4, used for background separation |
| Front camera | 50MP, f/2.4, giving higher-resolution selfies | 16MP, f/2.45 |
| Rear video recording | Up to 4K at 30 frames per second | Up to 4K at 30 frames per second |
| Front video recording | Up to 4K at 30 frames per second | Up to 1080p at 30 frames per second |
→ Buy this if: Choose the Galaxy F55 5G if you want more framing options. Its 8MP ultra-wide camera captures wider scenes that the vivo cannot match with a dedicated lens.
The 50MP Samsung front camera also gives you much higher selfie resolution than the 16MP vivo camera.
Storage and connectivity
The Galaxy F55 5G supports microSD expansion up to 1TB, while the vivo T2 Pro 5G relies entirely on its internal 128GB or 256GB storage.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G | vivo T2 Pro 5G |
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| Storage options | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Up to 1TB through the hybrid SIM slot | No expandable storage |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Dual-band Wi-Fi; official overview also states Wi-Fi 6 support |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Not listed on the official India specification page |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No dedicated jack | No dedicated jack |
| IR blaster | No verified support | No verified support |
→ Pro tip: Samsung is more flexible if you store many videos or photos because you can add a memory card later. The vivo requires you to choose enough internal storage at purchase.
Battery and other features
The Galaxy F55 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery, while the vivo T2 Pro 5G has 4,600 mAh but supports faster 66 W charging.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G | vivo T2 Pro 5G |
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| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W, giving higher charging power than many older mid-range phones | 66 W, with vivo stating 1% to 50% in about 22 minutes under test conditions |
| Wireless charging | No verified wireless charging support | No |
| Reverse charging | No verified support | No verified support |
| Stereo speakers | Supported | Stereo support not confirmed on the official specification page |
| Dolby Atmos | Verified specification not confirmed; omitted | Not supported as a listed Hi-Fi feature |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust protection | Certified IP rating not confirmed from the approved official specifications reviewed | IP52 |
The Galaxy F55 5G has 400 mAh more rated battery capacity. The vivo T2 Pro 5G counters with 66 W charging, compared with 45 W on Samsung.
→ Trade-off: Choose Samsung if battery capacity matters more. Choose vivo if you frequently top up your phone during short breaks and value higher charging power.