PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M55 5G vs Galaxy Z Flip5

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Galaxy Z Flip5 it's also the sounder buy at $8.12 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy M55 5G 72 · Galaxy Z Flip5 60 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 M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.12/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 $400
Buy with care$15.54/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M55 5G 70Galaxy Z Flip5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy M55 5G 70Galaxy Z Flip5 85

The Galaxy Z Flip5's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M55 5G 67Galaxy Z Flip5 52

The Galaxy M55 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy M55 5G 80Galaxy Z Flip5 54

5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the Galaxy M55 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M55 5G 40Galaxy Z Flip5 31

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the Galaxy Z Flip5.

Value
Galaxy M55 5G 72Galaxy Z Flip5 60

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.12 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M55 5GGalaxy Z Flip5
Price (street)$270$400
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2640, 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720x748, 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,700 mAh
Charging45W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm folded / 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm unfolded
Weight180 g187 g
Water resistanceNoneIPX8
Supported untilMar 2029Aug 2028

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