PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M35 5G vs Galaxy M55 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.42 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy M55 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($8.12/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M35 5G 77 · 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 M35 5G $200
Safe to buy$5.42/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.12/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M35 5G 70Galaxy M55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy M35 5G 58Galaxy M55 5G 70

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

Camera
Galaxy M35 5G 67Galaxy M55 5G 67

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

Battery
Galaxy M35 5G 100Galaxy M55 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M35 5G 44Galaxy M55 5G 40

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy M55 5G.

Value
Galaxy M35 5G 77Galaxy M55 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.42 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M35 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$200$270
Display6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM6GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight222 g180 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilJul 2029Mar 2029
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Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.