Samsung Galaxy A55 5G reviews by real users Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
- 6.6"Super AMOLEDFHD+19.5:9
- 213 g77.4 mm161.7 mm8.2 mm
- Exynos 1480 Octa-Core 8 GB RAM 128 GB
- 713.393 v10
- 5000 mAh 25 W
- 1 50 Mpx ƒ/1.8 2 13 Mpx ƒ/2.2 3 5 Mpx ƒ/2.4 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
- Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 14
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Kimovil users consider the Samsung Galaxy A55 a very balanced and complete mid-range phone, highlighting its premium design and IP67 resistance. They value its quality-price ratio, especially when on offer, although performance in demanding games generates mixed opinions.
Design & Materials
According to our users, the screen is excellent, with vibrant colors and 120Hz fluidity, although the bezels and PWM generate some criticism.
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Performance & Hardware
According to our users, performance is fluid for daily use. The Exynos 1480 is sufficient, but in demanding games, it heats up and requires lowering graphics settings.
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Camera
According to our users, the cameras are good, with excellent stabilization. Daytime photos stand out, although night shots and the ultra-wide angle divide opinions.
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Connectivity
According to our users, IP67/68 resistance, eSIM, and stereo sound are strong points. They criticize the absence of a 3.5mm jack and a physical proximity sensor.
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Battery
According to our users, the battery offers excellent daily autonomy, but the 25W fast charging is slow and doesn't include a charger.
- 3%Less than half day
- 12%Less than a day
- 34%One day
- 48%More than one day
- 4%Two days or more
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Software
- 7%It comes with a clean operating system
- 87%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
- 6%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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- 0%Never
- 7%Once a year
- 34%Every six months
- 60%Every two months or less
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- Pretty good alone but outside of Samsung I'd get killed
It's pretty good for the price ....from Samsung,your better buying and old Series unless you care about battery alot,it's at least around s22 performance but in a midrange device
- 7.5
- Screen6.0
- Performance7.0
- Camera4.7
- Connectivity8.0
- Battery9.0
View answers - Great for daily use not bad processor but not the best experience at this price.
I had the phone over a month now . From my use i can say that it is a great phone for daily basis, i wouldn't recommend it for heavy users as it gets hot ,it does perform pretty well in most games but you can buy better processor at the same price . Battery life is great ,and as i said heavy use will make the phone hot and as a result the battery will drain a bit fast but still last with you for hours,the only problem will be the charging it's so slow that will make you appreciate life and go for a walk or do something useful.
Pros- Daily use
- Camera
- Battery
- Solid mid-range processor
Cons- Gets hot with heavy use
- Better processors at the same price
- 8.3
- Screen8.2
- Performance8.3
- Camera8.5
- Connectivity8.0
- Battery7.0
View answers - This cellphone is very suitable for your daily activities with light to medium gaming and abovePros
- Good Performance
- Can beat some heavy game (pubg, codm, etc.)
- Good camera
- Camera OIS is great
- 120Hz Refresh Rate
- Safe for privacy
Cons- Battery issues with heavy gaming
- Low fast charging (25 watt)
- Medium price
- 9.6
- Screen9.7
- Performance9.6
- Camera9.5
- Connectivity9.3
- Battery5.0
View answers - Amazing phone. razy cheap for the things you get
Bought 3 months used for only 250€. Crazy cheap for the things you get. Glass and aluminium frame IP 67 rating. Pretty good performance
Pros- Overall Performance
- Display
- 4 Years of Updates
Cons- Overheats when playing demanding games using 4G or even worse with 5G.
- 25W Charging only
- 8.7
- Screen8.0
- Performance8.6
- Camera6.5
- Connectivity9.0
- Battery7.0
View answers - Pretty good phone for it's price, if you don't wanna spend a fortune on a phone, go for this one
The design of this phone has it's ups and downs, it's light, it has an aluminium frame, and it's really durable (been wearing it without a screen protector ever since I have it and there's not even a scratch on the screen), but... really uncomfortable to hold due to the sharp edges (that's the only reason I have a case on it). Camera quality wise, I'm not a very big photographer, I only took like 3 or 4 pictures with this thing, but the quality is very good, the nightography, well, you're pretty much getting what you're paying for, but that doesn't mean it's bad. The performance is good for day to day use and some games. As soon as this thing opens up a very demanding game, it turns into an oven and starts running at 30 fps. As for the audio, I can't really distinguish it, but from what I've heard myself, it's good I guess. Oh.. and the elephant in the room, the thick bezels, I got used to them, but still... I guess it's better than having a big chin on it, essentially covering 20 percent of your phone's screen. Overall, pretty good (for it's price). Ps. I dropped this phone quite a lot of times (keep in mind that I only have a case on it), each time, it fell on the screen, and not a single scratch.
Pros- Good performance for day to day use
- Good cameras
- Very durable
- Good software
- Years of upgrades
- Pretty cheap
Cons- Battery goes to shit after you download some games
- Thick bezels
- Gets pretty hot when running high demanding games
- 8
- Screen7.7
- Performance7.3
- Camera8.2
- Connectivity8.6
- Battery5.0
View answers - Good middle class, but in no way outstanding
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is noticeably heavy, which might feel odd since other phones with similar weight often feel lighter. It’s made with high-quality materials, featuring a modern and sleek look. Although the display bezels are a bit wide, they’re easy to get used to, and considering the price, it’s acceptable. The display itself is bright and vibrant, with no visibility issues even in direct sunlight.
Powered by the Exynos 1480, the Galaxy A55 generally runs smoothly and stays cool. However, gaming performance is less impressive, with occasional micro-stutters in some games. For a mid-range phone that isn’t primarily designed for gaming, this is still acceptable, though worth noting.
The camera setup remains unchanged from previous models, which is disappointing. The main camera captures decent shots during the day, but struggles significantly at night, with overly soft images lacking detail. The ultra-wide camera performs fine in daylight but is nearly unusable at night. The selfie camera, unchanged since the A51, also underwhelms—older models like the Galaxy S8 can sometimes produce sharper selfies. Video quality, however, is solid, though limited to 4K at 30fps despite the processor’s capability to handle 60fps.
With a 5000mAh battery, the A55 offers good battery life for a mid-range phone with an efficient processor. It achieves around 7-8 hours on Wi-Fi and 6-7 hours on mobile data. Charging is relatively slow at 25W, but this isn’t a major issue if charging overnight.
Features like IP68 rating, eSIM, microSD support, hybrid dual-SIM, good speakers, and a solid vibration motor make the Galaxy A55 a strong mid-range option. However, it’s not without flaws—poor gaming performance, an unremarkable camera, and a lack of innovation might leave some users wanting more.Pros- High-quality materials
- Good and very bright display
- Decent performance (wasn't always like this)
- Good videos
- Very strong battery
- Nice extra features (IP68, Esim, micro SD etc..
Cons- Heavy smartphone
- Poor Gaming Performance
- Awful Selfie Cam
- No Major Improvements
- 8
- Screen8.2
- Performance8.0
- Camera6.7
- Connectivity9.3
- Battery9.0
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