PhoneLifespan

13 5G vs Galaxy F55 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 F55 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 13 5G 69 · 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 13 5G $160
Buy with care$6.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G $250
Buy with care$7.09/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
13 5G 70Galaxy F55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13 5G 42Galaxy F55 5G 70

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

Camera
13 5G 55Galaxy F55 5G 67

The Galaxy F55 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
13 5G 80Galaxy F55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
13 5G 32Galaxy F55 5G 42

The Galaxy F55 5G is supported until May 2029 — 9 months longer than the 13 5G.

Value
13 5G 69Galaxy F55 5G 73

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

Full spec table
Spec13 5GGalaxy F55 5G
Price (street)$160$250
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz6.55-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight190 g180 g
Water resistanceIP64None
Supported untilSep 2028May 2029

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