Galaxy M55 5G vs Redmi Note 13R

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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 13R it's also the sounder buy at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy M55 5G 72 · Redmi Note 13R 67 — 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$8.10/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R $175

Buy with care$7.62/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M55 5G 70Redmi Note 13R 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M55 5G 70Redmi Note 13R 42

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

Camera

Galaxy M55 5G 67Redmi Note 13R 55

The Galaxy M55 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy M55 5G 80Redmi Note 13R 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M55 5G 40Redmi Note 13R 27

The Galaxy M55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 10 months longer than the Redmi Note 13R.

Value

Galaxy M55 5G 72Redmi Note 13R 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M55 5G at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M55 5G	Redmi Note 13R
Price (street)	$270	$175
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,030 mAh
Charging	45W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm	168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight	180 g	205 g
Water resistance	None	IP53
Supported until	Mar 2029	May 2028

Galaxy M55 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 13R full verdict →Longevity master board →

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