12 4G vs Galaxy M55 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 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.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270

Buy with care$8.10/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera

12 4G 55Galaxy M55 5G 67

The Galaxy M55 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 80Galaxy M55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 9 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value

12 4G 63Galaxy M55 5G 72

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

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Galaxy M55 5G
Price (street)	$175	$270
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight	187 g	180 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Jul 2028	Mar 2029

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