The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G has recently made its way into the Indian market, along with the Galaxy M15. While the M15 caters to people who are looking for a 5G phone around Rs 13,000, the M55 has arrived in the market to compete with phones priced around Rs 25,000 (~$300) to Rs 30,000 (~$360). As someone who has had the opportunity to use this device, I’m here to share my first impressions of the Galaxy M55.
Design and Display
The Galaxy M55 5G features a polycarbonate build that measures a mere 7.8mm thin and weighs a comfortable 180 grams. Samsung sent me the Denim Blue edition, which exhibits a fascinating color shift. Depending on how the light hits it, the hue ranges from deep blue to almost black. The back panel has a matte finish with a subtle glittery effect. Indeed, the phone has a good in-hand feel.
The Galaxy M55 5G’s 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display boasts a peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits, ensuring comfortable viewing even in bright sunlight. It offers FHD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. While the phone doesn’t feature true stereo speakers, it does have a dual speaker setup. One speaker is within the top bezel earpiece, and the other is located on the bottom edge.
Performance and Software
Performance-wise, the Galaxy M55 5G packs a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, promising power comparable to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. The variant I have features 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage.
Impressively, even as a mid-range offering, Samsung hasn’t cut corners on software support. Samsung promises four major OS updates and five years of security updates for the M55 5G, which runs Android 14 with One UI 6.1. This gives it a significant edge over many competitors in its price range. Additionally, it includes Samsung’s Knox security suite for enhanced protection. Yes, I do see a lot of preinstalled apps on the device.
The Galaxy M55 does not come with a charger. However, the device’s 5,000mAh battery comes with support for 45W fast charging. I haven’t tried gaming on this phone, but in my initial usage, the phone feels snappy to use with no hiccups, whether you are browsing social media, streaming music, or editing photos.
Cameras and Other Features
To recall, the Galaxy M54 featured a 32-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel (OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system on the back. On the M55, Samsung is offering a 50-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) camera setup on the rear.
The M55 5G doesn’t seek to challenge high-end camera phones but aims for solid day-to-day versatility. In good lighting, the main camera sensor takes decent photos with enough detail and an acceptable dynamic range. Some of the photography features that Samsung is advertising include OIS support, Nightography (night mode), and AI-driven image clipper and object eraser tools. In my upcoming review, I will share more details on my photography experience with the M55.
The M55’s vibration motor feels like it has good feedback and allows users to adjust its intensity. There’s no 3.5mm audio jack and for security, it has an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G price in India and Rivals
The Galaxy M55 5G has arrived in three options in India: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB. The prices of these variants are Rs 26,999 (~$325), Rs 29,999 (~$360), and Rs 32,999 (~$395), respectively. On Samsung India’s website and Amazon, the M55 is available with a Rs 2,000 (~$24) instant discount via various bank cards. In retail stores, buyers can either take advantage of Rs 2,000 off using HDFC bank cards or Rs 2,000 off on exchange. Apart from the Denim Blue option shown in the images in this post, the phone also comes in a Light Green version.
Between Rs 25,000 (~$300) and Rs 30,000 (~$360), there are a lot of players from different brands. Hence, the Galaxy M55 faces competition from the likes of the Poco X6 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro series, Realme 12 Pro+ series, Honor X9b, OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G, Oppo Reno 11 5G, Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, and Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G. Only the recently released rivals have been considered here.
With competitive pricing starting at Rs 26,999, the Galaxy M55 5G presents a compelling option in the mid-range smartphone segment. However, it faces stiff competition from a crowded field of rivals offering similar features and performance. Ultimately, my initial impressions of the Galaxy M55 5G are positive, and I look forward to exploring its capabilities further in my upcoming review.
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