PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A15 vs Galaxy A55 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy A55 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy A15 67 · Galaxy A55 5G 67 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy A15 $150
Buy with care$5.00/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G $300
Buy with care$9.12/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A15 50Galaxy A55 5G 70

The Galaxy A55 5G's screen is the better one — 6.6-inch super amoled, 1080x2340 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A15 44Galaxy A55 5G 60

The Galaxy A55 5G's Exynos 1480 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A15 55Galaxy A55 5G 67

The Galaxy A55 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A15 80Galaxy A55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A15 36Galaxy A55 5G 39

The Galaxy A55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy A15.

Value
Galaxy A15 67Galaxy A55 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A15Galaxy A55 5G
Price (street)$150$300
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, 800 nits6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)Exynos 1480
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4 mm161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight200 g213 g
Water resistanceNot ratedIP67
Supported untilDec 2028Mar 2029

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