Galaxy A55 5G 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.
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
82
Worth it
$449–$723
OnePlus 12R
86
Definitely worth it
$499–$883
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A55 5G | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $449–$723 | $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 — 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 — 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 — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers
OnePlus 12R — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers