Score Breakdown
Camera
Performance
Display
Battery
Design
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent Super AMOLED display
- Great battery life
- 4 OS updates guaranteed
- Premium-looking design
- IP67 rated
Cons
- Exynos 1480 is mid-range
- Slow 25W charging
- Camera overprocesses images
- Plastic back panel
Full Review
Mid-Range Done Properly
Samsung has put genuine effort into the A55’s design. The aluminium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front glass feel more expensive than the price suggests. IP67 water resistance is a rarity at this price point and genuinely useful.
Display Highlight
The 6.4-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz is the A55’s standout feature. Colours are punchy, blacks are deep, and outdoor visibility is solid. It matches displays on phones costing twice as much.
Where It Falls Short
The Exynos 1480 is capable but shows its mid-range nature in demanding games and sustained workloads. Camera processing tends to over-sharpen and over-saturate, which looks eye-catching on screen but loses natural detail. Raw shots are more faithful but require manual mode knowledge.
Key Specifications
| Processor | Exynos 1480 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Camera | 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W wired |
| Price | From $449 |
Verdict
The Galaxy A55 is the best mid-range Samsung offers - a beautiful display and great battery life in a surprisingly premium-looking body. Processor performance is adequate rather than exciting.