PhoneLifespan

Reno 13 Pro 5G vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking software longevity decisively. Against the Reno 13 Pro 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 13 Pro 5G 67 · 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 Pro 5G $430
Buy with care$14.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

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

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 13 Pro 5G 74Galaxy M55 5G 70

The Reno 13 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 13 Pro 5G 79Galaxy M55 5G 67

The Reno 13 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

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

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

Software longevity
Reno 13 Pro 5G 35Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 4 months longer than the Reno 13 Pro 5G.

Value
Reno 13 Pro 5G 67Galaxy M55 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 13 Pro 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$430$270
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 7i6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM12GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB
Battery5,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC, reverse wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.8 × 76.6 × 7.6 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight195 g180 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69None
Supported untilNov 2028Mar 2029

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