PhoneLifespan

P3 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy M55 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy M55 5G (supported until Mar 2029); want maximum speed → P3 Ultra 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)).

Value Score: P3 Ultra 5G 74 · 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 P3 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
P3 Ultra 5G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Ultra 5G 74Galaxy M55 5G 70

The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P3 Ultra 5G 67Galaxy M55 5G 67

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

Battery
P3 Ultra 5G 100Galaxy M55 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P3 Ultra 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P3 Ultra 5G 40Galaxy M55 5G 40

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P3 Ultra 5G 74Galaxy M55 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Ultra 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$315$270
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight183 g180 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69None
Supported untilMar 2029Mar 2029

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