Galaxy M55 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The Galaxy M55 5G wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy M55 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 M55 5G $270

Buy with care$8.07/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190

Buy with care$9.96/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M55 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M55 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 40

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

Camera

Galaxy M55 5G 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery

Galaxy M55 5G 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M55 5G 40Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 14 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value

Galaxy M55 5G 73Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M55 5G	Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)	$270	$190
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm	161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight	180 g	174 g
Water resistance	None	IP54
Supported until	Mar 2029	Jan 2028

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