PhoneLifespan

12 Pro+ vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking software longevity and performance decisively. Against the 12 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · Galaxy M55 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$15.36/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
12 Pro+ 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12 Pro+ 56Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera
12 Pro+ 79Galaxy M55 5G 67

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

Battery
12 Pro+ 80Galaxy M55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12 Pro+ 23Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 14 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value
12 Pro+ 63Galaxy M55 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 Pro+Galaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$300$270
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight196 g180 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilJan 2028Mar 2029
12 Pro+ full verdict →Galaxy M55 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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