12 Pro+ vs Galaxy F55 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F55 5G is supported until May 2029 at $7.09 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.51/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · 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 Pro+ $300

Buy with care$15.51/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G $250

Buy with care$7.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 Pro+ 70Galaxy F55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro+ 56Galaxy F55 5G 70

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

Camera

12 Pro+ 79Galaxy F55 5G 67

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

Battery

12 Pro+ 80Galaxy F55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 Pro+ 23Galaxy F55 5G 42

The Galaxy F55 5G is supported until May 2029 — 16 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value

12 Pro+ 63Galaxy F55 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F55 5G at $7.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro+	Galaxy F55 5G
Price (street)	$300	$250
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.55-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm	163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight	196 g	180 g
Water resistance	IP65	None
Supported until	Jan 2028	May 2029

12 Pro+ full verdict →Galaxy F55 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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