PhoneLifespan

13 5G vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 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: 13 5G 69 · 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 13 5G $160
Buy with care$6.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.11/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
13 5G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13 5G 42Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera
13 5G 55Galaxy M55 5G 67

The Galaxy M55 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
13 5G 80Galaxy M55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
13 5G 32Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 7 months longer than the 13 5G.

Value
13 5G 69Galaxy M55 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$160$270
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz6.7-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 2028Mar 2029

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