PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F55 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G

The Galaxy F55 5G wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 5G it's also the sounder buy at $7.09 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy F55 5G 73 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.06/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F55 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F55 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 40

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

Camera
Galaxy F55 5G 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery
Galaxy F55 5G 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F55 5G 42Redmi Note 13 5G 22

The Galaxy F55 5G is supported until May 2029 — 16 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
Galaxy F55 5G 73Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F55 5G at $7.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F55 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$250$190
Display6.55-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight180 g174 g
Water resistanceNoneIP54
Supported untilMay 2029Jan 2028

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