PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F55 5G vs Redmi 13 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G

The Galaxy F55 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Redmi 13 5G it's also the sounder buy at $7.08 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy F55 5G 73 · Redmi 13 5G 68 — 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$7.08/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F55 5G 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F55 5G 70Redmi 13 5G 42

The Galaxy F55 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F55 5G 67Redmi 13 5G 55

The Galaxy F55 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F55 5G 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F55 5G 42Redmi 13 5G 30

The Galaxy F55 5G is supported until May 2029 — 10 months longer than the Redmi 13 5G.

Value
Galaxy F55 5G 73Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F55 5G at $7.08 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F55 5GRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$250$140
Display6.55-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight180 g205 g
Water resistanceNoneIP54
Supported untilMay 2029Jul 2028
Galaxy F55 5G full verdict →Redmi 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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