PhoneLifespan

13 Pro+ vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the 13 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · 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 13 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
13 Pro+ 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13 Pro+ 56Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera
13 Pro+ 79Galaxy M55 5G 67

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
13 Pro+ 84Galaxy M55 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
13 Pro+ 31Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the 13 Pro+.

Value
13 Pro+ 64Galaxy M55 5G 73

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

Full spec table
Spec13 Pro+Galaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$320$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
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight190 g180 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilAug 2028Mar 2029
13 Pro+ full verdict →Galaxy M55 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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