Reno 11 vs Galaxy A55 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

The Galaxy A55 5G wins this one, taking software longevity and performance decisively. Against the Reno 11 it's also the sounder buy at $9.13 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 11 59 · 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 $330

Buy with care$17.18/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G $300

Buy with care$9.13/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Reno 11 70Galaxy A55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 11 52Galaxy A55 5G 60

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

Camera

Reno 11 79Galaxy A55 5G 67

The Reno 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Reno 11 80Galaxy A55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 11 23Galaxy A55 5G 39

The Galaxy A55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 14 months longer than the Reno 11.

Value

Reno 11 59Galaxy A55 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A55 5G at $9.13 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 11	Galaxy A55 5G
Price (street)	$330	$300
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	Exynos 1480
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm	161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight	182 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP67
Supported until	Jan 2028	Mar 2029

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