PhoneLifespan

Reno 13 F 5G vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the Reno 13 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.11 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 13 F 5G 64 · 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.

Oppo Reno 13 F 5G $290
Buy with care$9.41/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.11/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Reno 13 F 5G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 13 F 5G 46Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera
Reno 13 F 5G 67Galaxy M55 5G 67

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

Battery
Reno 13 F 5G 96Galaxy M55 5G 80

5,800mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Reno 13 F 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 13 F 5G 37Galaxy M55 5G 40

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 13 F 5G 64Galaxy M55 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.11 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 13 F 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$290$270
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions159.0 x 73.5 x 7.8 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight192 g180 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69None
Supported untilJan 2029Mar 2029
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