PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Galaxy M55 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 M55 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P2 Pro 5G 68 · 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 P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
P2 Pro 5G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Galaxy M55 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Galaxy M55 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 6 months longer than the P2 Pro 5G.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Galaxy M55 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$260$270
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight180 g180 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilSep 2028Mar 2029

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.