PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A15 vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Galaxy A15 it's also the sounder buy at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy A15 67 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy A15 $150
Buy with care$5.00/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A15 50Galaxy M55 5G 70

The Galaxy M55 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super amoled plus, 1080x2400 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A15 44Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera
Galaxy A15 55Galaxy M55 5G 67

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

Battery
Galaxy A15 80Galaxy M55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A15 36Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy A15.

Value
Galaxy A15 67Galaxy M55 5G 72

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A15Galaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$150$270
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, 800 nits6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight200 g180 g
Water resistanceNot ratedNone
Supported untilDec 2028Mar 2029

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