PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M55 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 at $8.12 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.95/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M55 5G 72 · Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62 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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M55 5G 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy M55 5G 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

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

Camera
Galaxy M55 5G 67Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy M55 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy M55 5G 40Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 22

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

Value
Galaxy M55 5G 72Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M55 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$270$320
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight180 g205 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilMar 2029Jan 2028

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