Samsung Galaxy A55 Review - A DOWNGRADE from the Galaxy A54?

A complete review on the Samsung Galaxy A55, and comparison with the Galaxy A54 from last year.
In this review, not only do I touch on all aspects of the Galaxy A55, but I compare side by side the predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy A54, let you know if this is a worthy upgrade, if it has a better camera, and whether you should go out now to get this smartphone.
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6.6" Super AMOLED Panel, 120Hz, FHD+
Exynos 1480 chipset (4nm)
8GB RAM/128GB ROM
5000mAH,
50MP/32MP rear and front facing cameras.
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0:00 - Intro
00:33 - Unboxing and Accessories
00:46 - Design
03:11 - Speakers and Audio
03:26 - Mic Test
03:42- Biometrics - Fingerprint Scanner
03:58 - Display
05:30 - Performance and Gaming
06:35 - Benchmark Scores
06:43 - OS and Updates
07:17 - Cameras
09:47 - Battery
10:42 - My thoughts
10:58 - Pricing
11:09 - Conclusion
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[@oscarmini]

Do you think the Galaxy A55 is a worthy UPGRADE?

[@olawalejohn7054]

This question depends

[@FT_Techh]

Nope

[@FT_Techh]

Wel how much is the A55?

[@assooragg]

@@FT_Techh $420

[@johnsonderon1175]

No, because I have an A34, and it's just great. thanks for the review. Also, you helped me get my money 💰 worth.

[@goldfries]

Using the A55, love the phone. Nothing to complain about it.

[@faroldmene6222]

How is the camera?

[@raymond9479]

​@@faroldmene6222pretty good from upgrading vivo s1 to samsung a55

[@jabzkeepit3519]

9:27 The difference I noticed is the color of shirt and the color of the trees in the background. Personally I prefer the A55's video processing because the background has more highlight control where it doesn't look overexposed.

[@adebayotimilehin2460]

@oscarmini Should i get the samsung a55 or a uk used samsung s22ultra? What do u think

[@oscarmini]

You're better off with the S22 Ultra.

[@user-pu6ui4ib4e]

Samsung A55 vs Google pixel 7 both are same price in Bangladesh Which can i buy?

[@chizuruobioma9415]

My dear brother, you are doing well. I enjoy your review a lot. Did you say there's no 4k stabilization in front camera, because I didn't notice any wobbling when you were doing the comparison. Please, how can I get Galaxy A55 in Nigeria, I can see you are in Abuja.

[@oscarmini]

Hello, thanks for watching. I had a text prompt about the stability for videos. It's in there. I think you can get this from computer village in Lagos.

[@diederichaguirre3983]

Can you tell me how good are the speakers of a55, I have it and it sounds terrible, sounds like it only has a mono speaker not stereo, also even with the dolby atmos enable it sounds the same way, is it that my a55 has the speakers damaged? I just got it and my old s9 sounds better than it, thank you.

[@amaranto2282]

I know what you saying, sounds good and clear but not loud enough thats what you said? Because i comparado with s20fe and s20+ and sounds more clear A55 but less loud

[@deedee2219]

Coming from a Samsung A71, which would you recommend I get?

[@laurencemallari5101]

I upgraded from an A52 to A55 and the difference is massive. A week later and I'm loving still loving it more and more.

[@hannahtwinbelinda]

Would you have saved and gone with the S24 or happy with A55? I'm using A52 atm

[@BrainDead231]

@@hannahtwinbelinda s24 if you have small hands or want small phone also better performance overall its a flagship what do expect??

[@little_flower_]

Also upgraded from the A52s to A55 but the camera is horrible, all the pictures are so blurred...really sad

[@laurencemallari5101]

@@little_flower_ sounds like a personal problem because my A55's camera is definitely better than my A52

[@laurencemallari5101]

@hannahtwinbelinda it depends on the deals in your region. In my country, the base model S24 is over twice the price of the A55. I'm someone who doesn't want to spend too much on mobile devices, so buying the S24 hasn't even crossed my mind.

[@pepoaudi8253]

How much improvements in gaming 20%?

[@dannyversteeg6818]

got the s10e is the a55 a upgrade? have no clue about phone spec but i notice if i play games on my s10e after 2 hours i go from 100% to 15% i only play pokemon go and epic 7 on my phone and use netflix somtime

[@jyn99]

upgrade 100%

[@amaranto2282]

A55 last 6 hours of heavy games

[@thirdyv124]

Allcan shoot long exposure?

[@mahdij6209]

Redmi note 13 pro plus or a55? Please help me to choose one

[@emka9537]

Redmi no other option

[@mbalenhleqwabe]

You really give great reviews, hey... thanks 😊.

[@plumppimpin5138]

been using an s20+ and been looking for something that isn't flagship price. would this be a good phone to get? looking for a similar experience to what i have now and was wondering if this can compare to a 3+ year old flagship

[@amaranto2282]

I upgraded from that Phone and it has poner enough i feel better especiales in battery speed shoot camera, you wont notice a big chance but in battery life yes, overall is better the A55 except in little details as wireless charging etc

[@plumppimpin5138]

@@amaranto2282 interesting.. i don't really care for wireless charging, so i might give this a go! Stuck between this and the redmi note 13 pro+

[@dandunji]

Can we get a comparison video for a 55 vs note 40

[@23tetus]

Your review has led me to decide to gift the A54 to my wife, since the actual price difference is really big. That difference in price does not justify the barely improved a55 (In my case). Thanks a lot, new subscriber. Great job, very nice content.

[@oscarmini]

I'm glad you found the video helpful. Also, thanks for the sub. 🙏

[@MrBoring-mu4dt]

First time viewer now subscribed also. Your presentation was excellent with a clear voice and all the relative information I was looking for. I've the A54 5g and will be staying with this as the A55 doesn't personally seem worth the upgrade. The A54 5G has since updated to Andriod 14 with the One UI 6.0 Thank you.

[@oscarmini]

Thanks for stopping by Mr Boring. I appreciate your kind words. 🙏

[@aritanashrah4661]

Hey I have the A54 as well (got it last month) and since it got the one ui 6.0 update, the software messed up my camera, and display, turned it all yellow tint ish and I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT 😭😭 Makes my pictures look overly saturated, my skintone turns turmeric yellow. And the display has this yellow tint to it as well. Does yours have any software issues with the one ui 6.0 ?

[@karara5532]

​@@aritanashrah4661is the eye comfort sheild enabled? Is the camera in pro mode? Both of these can cause such problems

[@ronnii326]

Do you think the A55 can compete with the Google Pixel 8? They are currently only £15 apart on the uk and i’m stuck between the 2, the screen size attracts me to the A55 🤔

[@kenjid.guzman1170]

A55 has noticeably better battery but camera quality is quite a bit worse. Pixel 8 has wireless charging but no SD card. It does perform better for gaming, but it's not as long-lasting as the A55 as far as I'm concerned. Hard to tell between the two. Tbh, I would just buy a Pixel 7 Pro 😂

[@cleanairideasin9491]

Clickbait title. CPU is between 20 and 30 percent improved, and GPU much improved. And the A35 now has the cpu that A54 did, btw.

[@zeusanderson4259]

I just bought this and waiting for delivery. Upgrading from a still fully functional a50 to a55 due to work access requiring android 12 and up devices. Excited!

[@oscarmini]

That's a worthy upgrade. 👍

[@cleanairideasin9491]

Hey, you got some good use out of that old phone! Congrats.

[@faristsc6631]

Could you update me with how you find the device? I am currently still using my A50, but I need a new device, because the battery is starting to die. I also really really hate this iphone looking design on the a55 and prefer the shape of a50, but Samsung is not making devices like it anymore

[@SamBz46]

can you give us updates every now and then. I have an A50s and want to upgrade but I'm not sure wich one to pick. and btw how did you buy new bleutooth headphones?

[@chesteralexandercarpio2793]

Same here. Upgrading from A50 to A55. Also waiting for my order. 😅

[@mowin.mokshava]

A54 & A55 Temperature Test?

[@inteli3i5i7]

Your benchmark scores are weird. I think your A55 is throttling, as shown by the high temprature rating. Other reviewers are getting significantly higher scores on the A55 in antutu and geekbench multi-core.

[@johnbanda5234]

Wonderful video review. You have helped a lot of people in decision making

[@MarketingWith.kendrick]

Damn thanks alott... You jus made the hard choice for me... I'll just go ahead and get the A54 instead 1❤

You think the a55 is an upgrade for the Galaxy s10 or more like a downgrade? My main fokus is the camera

[@tomxyy]

Yes or if you can get the S23 that will be good also

[@oscarmini]

Personally, I'd go with the A55 in 2024. The cameras will rival the s10 and win in most aspects. Also, you get a durable build, more recent OS, more OS updates into the future, better battery life, and arguably, a better processor. I mean, if that isn't an upgrade, I wonder what is.

​@@oscarminiyes, sounds line an upgrade to me.. but most people tell me the galaxy is still better also because it was like "the last true flagship of samsung" is what people keep telling..

[@user-bo1jg9vm6b]

They should make 512GB variant available since A-series is their best selling phones last year

[@aritanashrah4661]

The only reason i wanna update to the A55 is because of the software. The one ui 6.0 on my a54 is really wack it ruined the camera it makes all my photos extra saturated and my brown skin turns turmeric yellow. Also the display has a yellow tint to it no matter what you do or view, you have to tilt your screen a certain way to get rid of it 😭. But performance wise the a54 is really good especially for multitasking. I don't think i have the patience to wait for the one ui 6.1 update on my A54 that's why I was thinking about the switch.

[@lovmenot3629]

I have the a53 i wouldn't still get the a55 i will wait until they improve the chipset more or give us the telephoto

[@batuhantamburaci]

I have A54 and I have no reason to upgrade

[@Kingjxx]

There ain't no midrange king discussion Till the 5 yrs in a row raining champion arrives #tecnocamonseries 😎

[@fallenclara]

Can you review the A35 please and could you list the price as well please. Great video tho 🙌🏻

[@oscarmini]

Sure thing. Video should be up by tomorrow.

[@user-xz1ld9po6c]

Please can you do a video on A35

[@mirzahadiali3685]

Upgrading from Samsung A70 to A55 is it worth it??

[@LearningNeverStopsEx]

I have the a54 5g and I'm not upgrading.

[@scsMai]

i would not call it a downgrade quiet yet, the processor of the a55 is faster than the one from the a54 but keep in mind the a55 processor is still new and needs a bunch of updates until its "perfect"

[@user-ww9ry5ys8p]

Great job brother

[@dilmithwathsala]

Perfect Review. Love it. I have A54 and i think there is not much diffrence between A54 & A55❤❤

[@deepfxd8]

geekbench almost the same atleast for the multi core one

[@DominionAudu]

You're really feeding us content lately Weldon boss Happy Sunday siir🙌❤️

[@oscarmini]

Thanks man 🙏

[@irishfaye4011]

I got my samsung A55 with free charger, both wire and the head (free), and free galaxy buds FE. a big win for me

[@wayweh]

Love your reviews. At 5:15 you say no Ltpo refresh rate but i understand that The A55 does dial down from 120Hz to 60 Hz when idle.

[@katinasoutherland7693]

That's not LTPO technology that's LTPS

[@JoseCalderon04]

Just by reading the specs its pretty obvious it's an upgrade.

[@oludiranjohn4712]

It's more like an A54s instead of A55

[@Be_Maverick2]

Honestly

[@aka-Jester]

They should actually release a A55s version with snapdragon 7 gen 3 or something.

[@vtz2002]

Now everyone can literally said : hey I own an s24 😂

[@UNDERSCOREZERO_0]

Why?

[@AppleHead__]

​@aka-Jester Atleast if they added a processor like snapdragon 855 its from 2018 like cmon

[@pnYT26]

The Geekbench and Antutu score of A55 is so much higher than A54. I got 726000 on Antutu, 1147 on Geekbench single core and 3382 on multi core.

[@chukwukabenik9676]

Please do a comparison of a55 vs pixel 8

[@seifdaboss]

Pixel 8 shits on it lol

[@bigslime3498]

The real question is what's better the s23FE or A55?

[@oscarmini]

Obviously the S23FE

[@ejioforjohnson591]

Pls do a review of A35

[@asororichard2044]

If owned the A54 before now then I don't think there is a need to migrate to a55 because the different is not really much, and if you're talking about the Google pixel there's something I noticed in this generation that no matter clear the level of your mobile it's, most people's retouch their picture before sharing it on social media, if can own the A54 self I be oga and maybe I could have start my content creating self, God pls show me love and same time thank you Oscar for this and at we all learned something.

[@iamthegabriel]

Could you compare this with s23?? I just wanna know if its worth getting in 2024🤔

[@KazantheMan579]

The S23 is miles ahead of the A55 in every possible metric. There's no point in comparing these two, especially since the S23 is much more expensive...

[@oscarmini]

The S23 is better.

[@WKP1996]

Considering upgrading my A52 to A56 next year 😅

[@kostas5596]

It's an upgrade compared with S8?

[@MT94SMM]

Yes

[@IamKingAegon]

Just opened mine yesterday... This is SUPER big...

[@Lesmysteresdevie]

You doing yur job very well

[@oscarmini]

Thanks 🙏

[@khyberwolf]

Main thing is charger if there is no charger then im not going to buy everyone should boycott

[@TechnologyMan9575]

I will not pay full price with no charger. If they want to cheat us, then I will buy them on port in specials, used, etc. for much cheaper.

[@De-Uches]

Does the A55 have esim

[@Jeehhh]

Yes

[@november132]

I tried the A55 camera instore today and also took pics with my s24+ and I'm super impressed! The clarity is much better and not as grainy and no blurry edges! I'm returning my S24+ asap!

[@RexRex-tz3dv]

haha funny you.

[@MaruruJr]

You don't have a taste.

[@ajsentertainment4125]

This is not even a upgrade from my a53 and thats a 2 year old phone

[@virtualnature1627]

Who else is having trouble with the BIOMETRIC on this device?

[@koreyb]

I have and like the A54. I just wish it had better battery life. The only reason I would upgrade to an newer version is if they significantly improved battery life, and it looks like they did not do that with the A55. So, I will wait until the A56 or 57.

[@faristsc6631]

The design is what turns me off from A devices right now. I hate this Iphone look. I liked the original design they had in A50 and A51 way more. This is why I am still using an A50, but I might upgrade because my battery is dying.

[@justsomedogwithamoustache.9324]

The original designs were trash bruv what you talking about? Especially the camera💀

[@faristsc6631]

​@@justsomedogwithamoustache.9324the camera island looked way better and the slightly edged screen is way better to look at than just a flat piece of glass. The device just overall had an original look, not a cheap iphone look. Also who unitonically uses bruv and skull emoji, are you 5?

[@justsomedogwithamoustache.9324]

@@faristsc6631 Firstly, the camera island didn't look good and a flat display is what most people like rather than a curved one since functionality over form is what matters. Secondly, the iphone look you be speaking is cuz of the flat body but don't a lot of androids do rounded body? Where's the originality there? The design you like would be old and not innovative just like this one. You like a phone based on design and you trying to shit on my use of words like bruv and emojis? The moment you tried to shit on me based my writing style instead of countering me with actual points you lost your credibility to hold your statement.

[@user-gr9fs6jd5w]

It's certainly not a downgrade perfect phone at the price

[@ultimateg93]

Congratulations on the clickbait I still prefer my Samsung A52s 5g

[@christony487]

I love your videos and your content i just want to give you big shout out nwanne and keep it up.

[@oscarmini]

Thanks man 🙏

[@miroslavmixailov1993]

I will upgrade from A71. I was very happy with my phone but its time for upgrade. I wish A75 but now its not available

[@prittic]

I also currently have a71, thinking to upgrade to this phone 😮

[@JDlupinT5]

I upgraded from A71. Is the best phone I ever own!! Recommended all A71 to upgrade to A55.

[@Dan-vl1mq]

Happy with my A52 5g 8GB. I'll give the A55 a miss!

[@Benjamins132]

A35 Review please

[@someoneonly]

So why is it a downgrade?

[@afanasibushmanov7463]

It's not a downgrade. Click bait title.

[@MichaelDizon-]

Thats My Dream Phone But i have already A Samsung Ao5s because this is can afford❤

[@victormurori4367]

The major reason to buy a phone like this is the android updates

[@oscarmini]

Actually.

[@randrianiriana]

good review! looking an upgrade from my A73 ... but A55 isn't the answer this year

[@y09297]

For me the biggest draw of Samsung phones is the guaranteed Android updates + OLED panel. Apart from that, this phone is almost a rip-off considering competitors from other brands. The price is a bit high, software features are removed to differentiate it from its flagships, no charger or accessories.. If Moto, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo etc. could get their act together and guarantee at least 3 yrs of timely Android OS updates, Samsung could possibly no longer be so popular. In the meantime I will try to hold on to my aging Huawei from 2017 for as long as I can 😆

[@georgemondayomale9416]

I don't know I will carry a whooping 720k plus to buy a midrange phone.... No be me... Definitely no be me

[@zhikose]

Bro, the matter is depressing..

[@douglastaggart9360]

If you get a phone for looks might aswell buy the A55 save a load of money because looks exact the same as the S 24 +

[@oscarmini]

Actually

[@kj3105]

Should switch from S20FE 5G (2yrs old) to A35/55?

[@gemite]

yes in my opoion

[@oscarmini]

That sounds fine to me. Recent Android OS, longevity, better battery, better build quality, the list goes on. Plus, it looks like the S24 lineup.

[@kj3105]

Okay thanks

[@kennedychinonso6644]

Nothing changed.... A54 amazing

[@bonnommpolokeng7948]

Bezels still thick AF for 2024

[@Lungani]

A35 & A55 should have come with wireless charging honestly

[@davidosabohien262]

My fans don fall my hand i go buy pixel 7a

[@zeharitempla9577]

the downside of a55 is the chipset much better sd 888 ....the price i think over price...😎🤔

[@yviewond3r476]

i own a a54, but i tell everybody it's a s23

[@oscarmini]

😂😂😂

[@andrewdove342]

samsung are good at making people believe that they are not being screwed

[@claireabernethy2616]

I’m torn between this and s23 fe. Due to current deals they are both the same price at the minute.

[@MaazShaykh]

S23 fe : telephoto lens , Samsung dex ,better gaming and almost flagship level ui experience A55 : bigger battery , 12 gb ram option and one more year of software support

[@Lazuardye]

​@@MaazShaykh sir i think you forgot card slot support from A55

[@oscarmini]

If one gets these two devices for the same price, then the S23 FE should be your pick. It's a better device..

[@Hazeman.]

What are you smoking dude 😂😂😂

[@user-pu6ui4ib4e]

Love u from Bangladesh

[@welllaa7412]

Lol, its still not fully optimized......its better than A54

[@nicholass_9541]

definitely not worth an upgrade

[@nicholass_9541]

agreed!

[@k5animator79]

I want to see Tecno Camon 30 premiere (yes, 30! The upcoming one) vs the A55. I really think Tecno is gonna win this time since the Samsung won when it was the camon 20 premiere vs A54 (I'm a South African that likes Tecno 😩)

[@muniribntachafin8300]

I think honor 90 more better option

[@user-my7hn4sk5v]

it's always a downgrade if it uses exynos processor

[@eberechukwuocha8340]

Is funny how u get flagship for lower prices with better performance

[@brober8661]

Misleading title??? Stock review, nothing new to see here. Clickbait BS. Thumbs down.

[@onil1095]

One plus ace 3v ( nord ce4) is better

[@Travisbrando]

Nah

[@august7134]

Galaxy A55 for 420 dollars will make sense in a world where Xiaomi, realme and oppo don't exist. These phones are slow AF. They are fast right out of the box. But give it a week and they will disappoint.

[@hwcentertainment]

Definitely not Samsung phones. Been rocking A51 for 2 years now. Fast as Day 1.

[@AtaponR]

Yes, It's downgrade for me since I came from the S serie which I barely use all its High performance worth as I payed. Even It's not as good as I ever use, but it's good enough for me in ordinary daily use.

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

First

[@monicapereda4515]

😍😍😍😍💞💞💞💞

[@RiC3R69]

In mobile market Ray Tracing is only avaliable on FlagShip Phones Except Galaxy A55 So yea it's a worthy Upgrade

[@TechnologyMan9575]

This title is clickbait! There is no downgrade discussed, and I have heard of no rumors of a downgrade. There was no reason to write "DOWNGRADE"! Iam sorry that I fell for your trick, but I have learned not to trust your channel again. Also, in this video, and in your A35 video, I noticed that your Geekbench scores are not accurate, and do not match geekbench testing elsewhere. You should clear out your background apps and wait a minute before testing on geekbench for accurate numbers. You, and some other reviewers, need to spend more time researching and giving accurate information as not to mislead others. Especially if this is your profession. Also, you said that you prefer small phones, but you like the A55 design more? That makes no sense. I am not impressed here.

[@InfiniteBG]

A55 vs S23 FE

[@oscarmini]

S23 FE is better.

[@InfiniteBG]

@@oscarmini Thanks man

[@InfiniteBG]

@@oscarmini s23fe vs iPhone 13?

[@casa_rabat]

But S23 FE has bad battery. ​@@oscarmini

[@consciousgentile5141]

S23fe has NO SD CARD SLOT, HALF THE BATTERY LIFE, SMALLER SCREEN, DULLER SCREEN, AND COSTS $200 MORE😂 Only thing better in s23 fe is telephoto lens