PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy M55 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera
12+ 5G 67Galaxy M55 5G 67

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

Battery
12+ 5G 80Galaxy M55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
12+ 5G 68Galaxy M55 5G 72

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

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$215$270
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-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 2028Mar 2029

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