detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: Must Read - A balanced phone that doesn't lack in anything!
I've been using the phone from little over 2 weeks now. I am coming from A52s phone - I have used flagship phones too but I realized they are overkill for my usage so I stopped buying expensive phones. Here are my thoughts on A55: 1) Display - Less vibrant than previous A series phones as far as colors are concerned. This display produces more natural colors & I think this is good. No outdoor visibility issues. Bezels are a bit thicker but the quality of display compensates for that. Give it some time you will forget bezels. 2) Sound - Nothing to complain, they do their job quite well - both top and bottom speakers sound equal quality & volume wise. 3) Network & connectivity - Call quality very good, I was a bit concerned it might have problems with network strength as many people complain of Exynos based phones, fortunately this doesn't have any issues at least where I live and go - note that I use LTE only mode and not 5G. I would get better idea when I will encounter low network areas. Wifi is also solid, Samsung gave dual band antennas unlike A52s which had single band - due to which speed was limited to 50mbps on wifi - glad the A55 gives full wifi speeds! Bluetooth works well as expected. When I connect my amplifier through bluetooth the phone automatically choose Aptx codec. LDAC codec is also supported if you have LDAC device. A52s was limited to AAC. 4) Build and in-hand feel - We are getting such premium quality hardware in lower priced phones is big thumbs up. The phone is little heavy but you will get used to it. The back glass is slippery to hold in hand - you will definitely need case or at least a skin for better grip. 5) Software - Transfering data from A52s to A55 was breeze with Samsung smart switch app, I transferred 50gb+ data around 15 mins via usb c to c offline - it retained all settings too! For Whatsapp - I had to manually transfer (You can copy whatsapp folder from old phone to new phone and when you go to activate whatsapp it will ask you to restore that data. Only lost 1 day of data, otherwise everything transferred successfully). About One UI - Probably best software experience with tons of features and customization options! Got Android 15 based One UI 7 just on 21st May a few days back. Samsung is late with Android update this year because Google released Android 16 developer builds quite early last year so Samsung had to work simultaneously on both 15 & 16. They have proven track record of timely updates and I think they will get it right soon. Only major android update came late but security patches have been timely. 4 OS and upto 5 years of security updates makes this phone future proof, you will be good till 2029! 6) Battery - It's too good! Check screenshot I get 10+ hours sot. It's easy 2+ days backup for me on normal apps usage. As I just updated to One UI 7 it's in learning mode, I am expecting improvement. I will update the review. For charging I use my old 15w Samsung charger which charges 15-100% in 1:30 hrs. 25w charger should do full charge in 1 hour. 7) Performance - Exynos 1480 is no slouch, it performs admirably without any major hiccups. I had some occassional slutters in One ui 6.1 but after one UI 7 it has improved - the overall experience is smoother, more responsive. This is not performance oriented phone so if you multitask a lot, play heavy games then look for other phones. For normal user this is more than enough. No heating at all - it hardly gets warm! 8) Camera - I haven't used camera enough to share any judgement but initial impressions are quite positive. Check Youtube videos for better idea - I did and I liked what all of the cameras offer. Nothing to complain. 9) Price & value - It was launched at ₹40K last year in March 24, I bought for ₹23700 in recent summer sale. It's always best to avoid buying at launch and wait for price drop next year. Overall A55 is a balanced phone that doesn't lack in any aspect & it's possibly the best VFM phone from Samsung right now! -- Suggestions to get best performance & battery backup: 1) Use LTE only network mode instead of 5g or automatic. 2) Disable wifi, bluetooth, location scanning features and use them only when needed. 3) Remove unnecessary apps and disable features you don't use. 4) Settings - Google - All Service - disable data sharing features like usage & diagnostics etc. 5) Disable Google contact sync. Manually synch it when needed so it won't drain battery in background. This should be enough to improve battery for most users. For advance users - you can get 20-30% more improvement in battery and noticeable performance increment by debloating. Check xdaforums for safe to remove and safe to disable One UI apps & services list.
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starRating: 5
title: Balanced phone, premium build, good battery, software updates
detailedReviews 2: content: unbaiased review of device
purchase a samsung device only if u r familiar with samsung environment and oneUI. The price at which i purchased it , i got worth of my money.
It has a premium design with glass back and metal frame that makes a good in-hand feel , glass is strong (better to protect it with a tempered and back cover). Although It's heavy but durable at the same side.
Battery life is decent , i get an average screen on time of aroung 5-6 hrs with moderate usage (including reels , media , light gaming , calling , bluetooth etc with AOD).
Charging can be a lil bit slower (better to use an original samsung 25 w adapter).
Camera : It has a very good camera , decent picture that looks natural and even videography is also good. But the only con is that it does not support 4k@60fps , rest its good.
Final verdict : If u need a device for a well balanced regular usage with a premium design and good camera: dont look anywhere else in this budget , go for it.
If u have demands like long battery life and heavy gaming , change ur mind (u might get oneplus nord 5 or nord CE 5 at this price with charger in box).
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starRating: 4
title: Premium design, good camera, balanced regular usage
detailedReviews 3: content: Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G delivers a standout 120 Hz Super AMOLED display, solid 5000 mAh battery, and reliable day-to-day performance with 5G support and long software updates. Its camera is good in daylight but average in low light, and charging is slower. A strong, balanced mid-range choice overall.
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starRating: 5
title: Super AMOLED display, solid battery, long software updates
detailedReviews 4: content: Samsumg A55 my view
The Samsung Galaxy A55 offers very good value for money. The design feels premium, the build quality is solid, and the Super AMOLED display is vibrant and enjoyable to use. Daily performance is smooth, and the camera quality is decent for regular use.
The only drawback is the battery and charging speed. It takes around 1.5 hours for a full charge, and while the battery lasts a full day, it could definitely be better.
Overall, the Galaxy A55 is a great mid-range option for anyone looking for a reliable phone with a premium feel and long-term software support.
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starRating: 5
title: Premium design, solid build, good display, decent camera
detailedReviews 5: content: Awesome mobile A55, from the house of Samsung
An equivalent alternative to iphone 13.. A great product from Samsung..sofar no complaints about the set's functionality.. camera reception is of next level.. responds like butter on cake.. very smooth and quick..reasonably priced..I haven't used the mobile for gaming yet.. as such no comments..for my use, the battery easily lasts for 2 days, once charged fully..voice quality is damn clear n excellent..a special gadget to be bought for the use of ear phones.. certainly a disadvantage.. Lag free performance is the hallmark of Galaxy A55 5G, sporting almost all modern features.. A55 is a good buy, for those who're in mkt searching for a pocket friendly Android, meeting all latest requirements.. very much, in place of highly expensive iphones..
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starRating: 4
title: Equivalent to iPhone 13, next-level camera, smooth performance
detailedReviews 6: content: Good phone in a good way.
Well, great phone in budget and very usefull features, camera quality and the looks , everything is just perfect in this price range. No heating issue, no lags, I have never seen them or feel any issue while using it and since I'm using it from a while, I am satisfied with the phone.
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starRating: 5
title: Great phone in budget, useful features, good camera
detailedReviews 7: content: Samsung A55
Nice product 👍
Superb Camera,Feel premium and value for price
Chipset should be snapdragon
Exynos chipset are ok for general use purpose
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starRating: 4
title: Superb camera, premium feel, value for price
detailedReviews 8: content: Performance:Smooth
Best Feature:Camera and Audio
Product Quality:Cute and Excellent
Thankies so much Seller and Rider for the safe and fast delivery of my ...
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starRating: 5
title: Smooth performance, great camera and audio
detailedReviews 9: content: Performance:Solid
Product Quality:Solid
Best Feature:speaker
Solid phone. Looks like the color is wrong. It is white. It has a free add on charger. It has ...
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starRating: 5
title: Solid phone, great speaker, looks expensive
detailedReviews 10: content: Product Quality:looks expensive
Performance:awesomeee
Best Feature:i love all samsung features when i had my first one in 2019
I recived 5 days after my ...
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starRating: 5
title: Awesome performance, loves all Samsung features
detailedReviews 11: content: Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. One of the best smartphones of 2024-2025. You'll find a lot of great features in it. And the most important thing is the ratio of ...
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starRating: 5
title: Best smartphones of 2024-2025, great features
detailedReviews 12: content: Great phone
Expect the unexpected 🔥🔥 model is lit .so satisfied
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starRating: 5
title: Lit model, very satisfied
detailedReviews 13: content: Great phone
Satisfied with the product
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starRating: 5
title: Satisfied with the product
detailedReviews 14: content: Very Good
Same as described
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starRating: 5
title: Very Good, same as described
detailedReviews 15: content: Nice
Good delivered and original mobile
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starRating: 5
title: Good delivered and original mobile
detailedReviews 16: content: They are Genuine
It came in the original package and was packed properly, thanks you
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starRating: 4
title: Genuine, original package, packed properly
detailedReviews 17: content: SELL IN INDIA AND NEEDS TO INSERT INDIA SIM FOR FIRST TIME USE..
IT IS WRITTEN TO SELL IN INDIA AND NEEDS TO INSERT INDIA SIM FOR FIRST TIME USE....
THAT IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...
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starRating: 4
title: Needs India SIM for first time use
detailedReviews 18: content: To be honest, I'm very disappointed with the phone in general! The battery life is poor and I have to charge it at least every 24 hours, often sooner! I had ...
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starRating: 1
title: Disappointed with poor battery life
