Moto G Power (2026) vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the Moto G Power (2026) it's also the sounder buy at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · Galaxy M55 5G 72 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Motorola Moto G Power (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270

Buy with care$8.10/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 42Galaxy M55 5G 70

The Galaxy M55 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 67Galaxy M55 5G 67

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

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 84Galaxy M55 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 37Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 3 months longer than the Moto G Power (2026).

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 63Galaxy M55 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	Galaxy M55 5G
Price (street)	$250	$270
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight	208 g	180 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	None
Supported until	Jan 2029	Mar 2029

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