Pixel 9 vs Galaxy A55 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 9

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 at $7.21 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A55 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.08/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · Galaxy A55 5G 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 9 $449

Safe to buy$7.21/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G $300

Buy with care$9.08/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 80Galaxy A55 5G 70

The Pixel 9's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch actua oled, 60–120hz, up to 2700 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 9 76Galaxy A55 5G 60

The Pixel 9's Google Tensor G4 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 9 67Galaxy A55 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Pixel 9 74Galaxy A55 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy A55 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 74Galaxy A55 5G 39

The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 29 months longer than the Galaxy A55 5G.

Value

Pixel 9 72Galaxy A55 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Pixel 9 at $7.21 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9	Galaxy A55 5G
Price (street)	$449	$300
Display	6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Exynos 1480
RAM	12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm	161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight	198 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP67
Supported until	Aug 2031	Mar 2029

Pixel 9 full verdict →Galaxy A55 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.