PhoneLifespan

Reno 11 F 5G vs Galaxy A55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

The Galaxy A55 5G wins this one, taking software longevity and performance decisively. Against the Reno 11 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $9.12 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 11 F 5G 62 · 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.

Oppo Reno 11 F 5G $270
Buy with care$13.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G $300
Buy with care$9.12/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Reno 11 F 5G 70Galaxy A55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 11 F 5G 52Galaxy A55 5G 60

The Galaxy A55 5G's Exynos 1480 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 11 F 5G 67Galaxy A55 5G 67

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

Battery
Reno 11 F 5G 80Galaxy A55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 11 F 5G 23Galaxy A55 5G 39

The Galaxy A55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the Reno 11 F 5G.

Value
Reno 11 F 5G 62Galaxy A55 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A55 5G at $9.12 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 11 F 5GGalaxy A55 5G
Price (street)$270$300
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits peak, Panda Glass6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Exynos 1480
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W SUPERVOOC wired25W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions162.4 × 74.2 × 7.6 mm161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight182 g213 g
Water resistanceIP65IP67
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2029
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