PhoneLifespan

12 Pro+ vs Galaxy A55 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy A55 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · Galaxy A55 5G 67 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 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.35/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G $300
Buy with care$9.08/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
12 Pro+ 70Galaxy A55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12 Pro+ 56Galaxy A55 5G 60

The Galaxy A55 5G's Exynos 1480 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 Pro+ 79Galaxy A55 5G 67

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
12 Pro+ 80Galaxy A55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12 Pro+ 23Galaxy A55 5G 39

The Galaxy A55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 14 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value
12 Pro+ 63Galaxy A55 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A55 5G at $9.08 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 Pro+Galaxy A55 5G
Price (street)$300$300
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Exynos 1480
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight196 g213 g
Water resistanceIP65IP67
Supported untilJan 2028Mar 2029

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