PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F55 5G vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy F55 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy F55 5G 73 · 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 F55 5G $250
Buy with care$7.09/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.12/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F55 5G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F55 5G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy F55 5G 67Galaxy M55 5G 67

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

Battery
Galaxy F55 5G 80Galaxy M55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F55 5G 42Galaxy M55 5G 40

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy F55 5G 73Galaxy M55 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F55 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$250$270
Display6.55-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight180 g180 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilMay 2029Mar 2029

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