Don’t immediately rule out the A55 as too big, though.
That’s about where the big talking points end.
So while we think the Australian price is very fair, UK customers aren’t getting the same deal.
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Here’s a quick breakdown of the Samsung Galaxy A55’s specs.
It picks up smudges as easily as my niece picks up germs from preschool.
This little niggle is not exclusive to the Galaxy A55, but I did find it bothersome.
Apparently Aussies only like near-black shades and variants of purple.
Heck, I could almost taste LeBron James' wine while watching theMind the Gamepodcast.
One thing I did like about the Galaxy A55’s display was the built-in fingerprint sensor.
In the best way possible, the Galaxy A55’s camera does neither.
But, a lack of massive change from the A54 isn’t what disappointed me about it.
They were still clear, beautiful images, but a touch too hazy for my liking.
I wasn’t blown away by the A55’s ability to take photos in low-light areas at first.
However, when I put it to the test in a pitch-black room its performance was truly impressive.
As you’re able to see from my sample images, it works pretty darn well.
Thankfully, the Exynos 1480 chipset provided much more of the former than the latter.
However, its results were consistent.
For reference, theGoogle Pixel 7aandSamsung Galaxy S24results can be seen below.
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One area the Galaxy A55 did slow down slightly was within high-performance apps like the Camera after considerable use.
However, some rendering issues did start to occur at those high configs, but didn’t impact gameplay.
You’ll find little problems in how the Galaxy A55 handles its audio.
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Retaining its predecessor’s 5,000mAh battery, Samsung created high expectations once again, and fell short once again.
Just don’t expect it to charge to 50% in 15 minutes before you head out.
Should I buy the Samsung Galaxy A55?
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It truly looks and feels like a premium handset.
However, phones like theMotorola Moto 54Gstuff an incredible amount of value into a cheap price.
Also consider… Ive also compiled a specs comparison between them and the A55 for a clearer snapshot.
If a healthy wallet is front of mind, this is an incredible choice.
The Nothing Phone 2a provides a crisp display, great battery life and decent performance.
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[First reviewed May 2024]
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Testing the night mode on the Samsung Galaxy A55(Image credit: TechRadar / Max Delaney)
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