Galaxy A55 5G (Unlocked) vs OnePlus 12R: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy A55 5G (Unlocked)
Samsung · 2024
$449–$584
Overall 77/100
Official anchorFull Galaxy A55 5G (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
OnePlus 12R
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
OnePlus 12R
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
OnePlus 12R
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy A55 5G (Unlocked)
83
Worth it
$449–$584
OnePlus 12R
86
Definitely worth it
$499–$883
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A55 5G (Unlocked) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $449–$584 | $499–$883 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Camera | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 77/100 | 84/100 |
Galaxy A55 5G (Unlocked) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
OnePlus 12R — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
Galaxy A55 5G (Unlocked) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
OnePlus 12R — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
Galaxy A55 5G (Unlocked) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers
OnePlus 12R — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers