Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

Samsung Galaxy M55 review: Not cutting edge, yet makes a compelling option

Samsung Galaxy M55 Review

Price: Rs 26,999 onwards

Design:

• Rounded frame, curved matte plastic back
• Lightweight (180g), ergonomic
• Poor fit-and-finish, flexible back panel

Display:

• 6.7-inch fullHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Vibrant visuals, good brightness, supports HDR (no Dolby Vision)
• Easy Mode for simplified interface

Audio:

• Stereo speakers, clear and crisp sound

Camera:

• Triple rear: 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
• Decent colors, poor low-light performance
• Front: 50MP, struggles with quality and color balance
• UHD video recording, Super Steady mode

Performance:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 12GB RAM
• Smooth multitasking, gaming, thermal efficiency
• Pre-loaded apps with ads, user-friendly OneUI 6.1

Battery:

• 5,000mAh, 45W fast charging
• 1.5 days on mixed use, full charge in 50 minutes (adapter not included)

Verdict:

• Good performance, battery life, vibrant display
• Lacks premium build, camera quality
• Promised 4 OS updates

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Review - Pros and cons, Verdict

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Review

Pros:

• Elegant design, matte finish
• 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits brightness
• 50MP OIS primary camera, good daylight performance
• 5,000mAh battery, at least a day's backup
• Stereo speakers, loud output
• 45W fast charging support (charger not included)
• OneUI 6.1, Android 14, 4 years OS updates

Cons:

• Not the snappiest performance in the segment
• No charger included in the box
• Slow in-display fingerprint scanner

Verdict:

• Priced from Rs 26,999 to Rs 32,999
• Great for multimedia use
• Vibrant display, decent camera, good battery life
• Better software support compared to competitors
• Suitable for those seeking a capable, no-frills smartphone

Editor’s rating: 8/10

Samsung Galaxy M55 (F55/C55) review: Saved by Snapdragon

Samsung Galaxy M55 (F55/C55) Review:

• Camera: 50MP front, 50MP rear (vs. M54's 108MP). Slow in low-light and Night mode, leading to shaky photos.
• Design: Sleek at 7.8mm, lacks premium materials (no Gorilla Glass).
• Display/Sound: 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, slim bezels, poor stereo speakers.
• Performance: Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, better for gaming (supports high graphics in COD), 12GB RAM, but camera app lags.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, good battery life, 45W charging only faster after 90%.
• Software: Android 14, One UI 6.1, 4 major updates, 5 years security.
• Verdict: Good for gamers, poor for photography. Choose A35/A54 for better camera.