Phone (2a) vs Galaxy M55 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy M55 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Phone (2a) 68 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy M55 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the Phone (2a).
Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.12 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (2a) | Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $270 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm | 163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | None |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Mar 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.