Galaxy A55 5G vs Redmi K80 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi K80 Pro is supported until Nov 2029 at $12.09 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A55 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.12/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A55 5G 67 · Redmi K80 Pro 75 — 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 A55 5G $300

Buy with care$9.12/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500

Safe to buy$12.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A55 5G 70Redmi K80 Pro 80

The Redmi K80 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit.

Performance

Galaxy A55 5G 60Redmi K80 Pro 98

The Redmi K80 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A55 5G 67Redmi K80 Pro 79

The Redmi K80 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy A55 5G 80Redmi K80 Pro 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi K80 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy A55 5G 39Redmi K80 Pro 49

The Redmi K80 Pro is supported until Nov 2029 — 8 months longer than the Galaxy A55 5G.

Value

Galaxy A55 5G 67Redmi K80 Pro 75

Overall value goes to the Redmi K80 Pro at $12.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A55 5G	Redmi K80 Pro
Price (street)	$300	$500
Display	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit
Chipset	Exynos 1480	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro	50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	213 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2029	Nov 2029

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