Reno 13 5G vs Galaxy A55 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A55 5G (supported until Mar 2029); want maximum speed → Reno 13 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 8350).
Value Score: Reno 13 5G 65 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Reno 13 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,600mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Reno 13 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy A55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 4 months longer than the Reno 13 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 13 5G | Galaxy A55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $420 | $300 |
| Display | 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Exynos 1480 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro |
| Dimensions | 157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm | 161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 213 g |
| Water resistance | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP67 |
| Supported until | Nov 2028 | Mar 2029 |
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