Samsung’s M sequence telephones have been recognized to supply good worth for cash and the brand new Galaxy M55 5G is an identical deal. Nevertheless, it will get a few options which can be a primary for the M-series. For instance, it provides an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 50-megapixel front-facing digicam. Additionally it is the primary Galaxy M sequence telephone to supply 45W quick charging help. The telephone contains a slim design and is generally an improve to final yr’s Galaxy M54 5G. I have been utilizing the telephone for a few week now and here is why I feel it is a good mid-range smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G value in India
The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is accessible in India at a beginning value of Rs. 26,999 for the bottom variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. You additionally get an 8GB + 256GB possibility priced at Rs. 29,999, and a 12GB RAM + 256GB possibility that’ll set you again by Rs. 32,999. Samsung offered us with the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant for our assessment.
The rear panel on the Galaxy M55 is created from plastic
As for color choices, the telephone is accessible in Denim Black and Mild Inexperienced. We have the Mild Inexperienced variant with us.
Contained in the field, you get the telephone, some paperwork, a SIM ejector software, and a USB Kind-C to Kind-C charging cable. Regardless of the field having loads of area for a charger, there is not one included.
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Assessment: Design
By way of design, the Samsung Galaxy M55 provides a slim type issue coming in at simply 7.8mm. The slim profile provides the telephone a great in-hand really feel and makes it straightforward to carry as properly. It is slimmer than final yr’s Galaxy M54 and can be lighter at 180g. The telephone contains a plastic body with a plastic again and there is no key island that we have seen on different mid-range Samsung telephones. The important thing island locations the quantity and energy buttons on a raised body.
The telephone is 7.8mm skinny and is likely one of the slimmest telephones within the M sequence
You get rounded corners and tapered sides. The telephone does not really feel low-cost regardless of the shortage of steel or glass. The again panel options three particular person rings for the triple digicam system positioned on the highest left nook with an LED flash positioned individually on the facet. The digicam rings protrude somewhat and trigger the telephone to wobble when laid flat on the again.
On the entrance, you get uniform left and proper bezels with a barely thicker chin. There is a punch-hole cutout on the high for the entrance digicam and Dragontrail glass overlaying the show. Sadly, there is no Gorilla Glass, which is disappointing at this value. There’s additionally no IP score on the Galaxy M55 5G.
The Galaxy M55 5G lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack
The appropriate facet of the telephone homes the quantity and energy buttons, there is a SIM card tray on the left facet, a microphone on the high, and a USB Kind-C port, one other microphone, and a loudspeaker on the backside.
Samsung’s new Galaxy M55 roughly seems to be much like the Galaxy M45 from each the entrance and the again. The distinction is simply within the thickness. Total, the telephone will get a easy minimal design that we’re used to seeing from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Assessment: Specs and software program
Alright, now let’s discuss specs. The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G will get a 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC paired with the Adreno 644 GPU. It comes with as much as 12GB of RAM, which is a primary for an M-series telephone. You stand up to 256GB of onboard storage with help for enlargement utilizing a microSD card.
The in-display fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy M55 works properly
The telephone will get a USB Kind-C port, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, twin 5G SIM with twin standby, and dual-band Wi-Fi 6. The SIM card tray is of the hybrid selection and might take both two SIM playing cards or 1 SIM and a microSD card. There is not any 3.5mm headphone jack right here.
As I discussed to start with, the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is the primary telephone to supply an under-display fingerprint scanner. Its predecessor got here with a capacitive fingerprint reader housed beneath the Energy button. The in-display fingerprint is quick and labored properly more often than not with some misses right here and there.
Galaxy M55 5G runs Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and has minimal bloatware
Samsung has packed a 5,000mah battery on the smartphone, which is a downgrade in comparison with the 6,000mah unit discovered on the Galaxy M54 5G. And whilst you do get 45W quick charging help, there is no charger within the field.
The Galaxy M55 5G comes with Android 14-based One UI 6.1. It has some pre-installed apps and lock display screen advertisements, however in any other case, it is fairly clear. Samsung is promising 4 years of OS updates, and 5 years of safety patches, which is commendable. Most telephones on this value phase solely supply round 2 years of main OS help.
The telephone is promised to get 4 years of Android OS updates
By way of software program options, you get At all times on Show, a one-handed mode, Fast Share, Reside Caption, Youngsters Mode, Display screen Recorder, Hyperlink to Home windows, Multi-window help, and extra. You get many of the options launched with One UI 6.1, other than Samsung DeX or any of the AI options from Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite.
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Assessment: Efficiency
Coming to efficiency, the Galaxy M55 performs properly for each day utilization, together with enjoying video games and streaming content material. Most individuals, together with me, will thank Samsung for together with a Snapdragon chipset on the telephone. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, though not a brand new chipset, is healthier than the Exynos 1380 SoC from the Galaxy M54. Chances are you’ll not discover something main when usually utilizing the telephone, however the Snapdragon chipset does carry out higher in resource-intensive situations, and is extra environment friendly.
The telephone did warmth up a short while enjoying video games for lengthy intervals of time
I ran some benchmarks on the telephone, clearly, and here is the way it carried out. On AnTuTu, the telephone scored 5,48,995 factors, which is decrease than some options such because the Nothing Cellphone 2a, Realme 12+, and the Realme 12 Professional. I did discover some lag when opening apps, in UI animations, and within the digicam app when switching modes, however in any other case, it was a easy expertise.
The Galaxy M55 5G’s show additionally provides easy efficiency, because of its adaptive 120Hz refresh charge. It comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED show that gives full-HD+ decision and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. I had no points utilizing the telephone even below direct daylight. The colors are punchy, however there are not any color modes if you wish to fine-tune issues. The show additionally provides good viewing angles.
The telephone’s show provides an adaptive 120Hz refresh charge
Samsung has packed a twin speaker setup on the Galaxy M55, which is of the hybrid selection. The earpiece acts because the second speaker with a devoted loudspeaker positioned on the backside. The sound can get loud, however there is no bass. The telephone has 2 microphones and I discovered the decision high quality to be good.
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC on the smartphone is a boon. I used to be in a position to play BGMI with HDR graphics and Extremely body charge settings. Contact sensitivity within the sport was good as properly. The telephone did warmth up somewhat, however nothing too dangerous.
The Galaxy M55 5G comes with a 5,000mAh battery. In my battery take a look at, the place I left the telephone working a YouTube video with 50 p.c brightness, no audio, Wi-Fi on, and Airplane mode enabled, I bought about 11 hours half-hour of display screen on time. In each day utilization, the telephone simply lasted greater than 24 hours. With gaming, digicam utilization, YouTube/video streaming, and heavy utilization, I solely needed to cost the telephone the subsequent morning. What isn’t that nice is the 45W quick charging help. I attempted charging the telephone with a number of chargers, together with a 125W brick, however each time the telephone took about 80 to 90 minutes to completely cost from zero. Evidently the 45W quick charging solely kicks in after 90 p.c.
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Assessment: Cameras
The Galaxy M55 5G has a triple rear digicam setup with two usable sensors. There is a 50-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2-megapixel macro unit. The digicam app is simple to make use of with loads of modes together with a Professional mode. You additionally get a full 50-megapixel decision possibility within the Photograph mode. All the main modes and settings can be found on the viewfinder for straightforward entry.
The principle rear digicam takes good pictures in daylight circumstances
Photograph high quality from the principle 50-megapixel digicam was good in daylight circumstances. You get good particulars and correct colors with a great dynamic vary. I did, nevertheless, discover that the white steadiness could be off at instances.
Daylight photographs from the principle 50-megapixel rear digicam (Faucet to develop)
In lowlight circumstances, the principle digicam can take nonetheless detailed pictures should you use Night time mode, in any other case the pictures have low particulars.
Lowlight pictures with Night time mode (1,2) Lowlight pictures with out Night time mode (3,4) [Tap to expand]
The ultra-wide digicam additionally takes good pictures in the course of the day however isn’t very usable with out the Night time mode in lowlight circumstances. The colors are additionally off between the 2 sensors.
Extremely-wide daylight pictures (1,2) Extremely-wide lowlight with Night time mode (3) with out Night time mode (4) [Tap to expand]
Whereas you aren’t getting a devoted zoom digicam, there’s a 2x digital zoom out there. This takes okayish pictures in the course of the day however falls aside at evening. The digicam system performs properly when there’s loads of mild.
Turning to the entrance digicam, it is the identical case right here. You’re going to get good usable selfies in daylight circumstances however will want loads of lighting for these low-light photographs.
Coming to video efficiency, the Galaxy M55 5G will allow you to shoot max 4K 30fps movies with the principle rear digicam. It will get OIS help, however I discovered the stabilisation to be mediocre. The video high quality is nice in daylight circumstances with sufficient particulars, however the white steadiness and dynamic vary aren’t nice. In low mild, the movies aren’t actually usable, with loads of noise and artefacts.
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Assessment: Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G has a beginning value of Rs. 26,999, with the top-end 12GB RAM variant promoting for Rs. 32,999. At this value, the telephone has loads of competitors. There’s the just lately launched Nothing Cellphone 2a(Assessment) with its distinctive design and nearly inventory software program expertise. It isn’t solely cheaper but additionally provides sooner efficiency and contains a barely higher digicam setup. You might additionally take a look at the Realme 12+ (Assessment) or the Realme 12 Professional (Assessment) at this value should you’re in search of one thing with a greater design. Then there’s additionally the Poco X6 Professional (Assessment), which is as soon as once more cheaper and provides a lot better worth for cash. It is also leagues extra highly effective.
The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is a troublesome advice, particularly when there are such a lot of higher choices on the value. It is little doubt a great mid-range smartphone, however there is no stand-out characteristic right here. In the event you’re somebody who likes Samsung’s One UI and desires 4 years of Android OS updates, an honest digicam setup, mid-range efficiency, good battery life, and a easy design, then you must take a look at the Galaxy M55 5G.
