PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Galaxy F55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G

The Galaxy F55 5G wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the 12+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $7.08 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · Galaxy F55 5G 73 — 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G $250
Buy with care$7.08/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Galaxy F55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Galaxy F55 5G 70

The Galaxy F55 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Galaxy F55 5G 67

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

Battery
12+ 5G 80Galaxy F55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Galaxy F55 5G 42

The Galaxy F55 5G is supported until May 2029 — 15 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
12+ 5G 68Galaxy F55 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F55 5G at $7.08 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GGalaxy F55 5G
Price (street)$215$250
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.55-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight190 g180 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilMar 2028May 2029
12+ 5G full verdict →Galaxy F55 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.