Samsung’s M series phones have been known to offer good value for money and the new 
Daylight shots from the main 50-megapixel rear camera (Tap to expand)
In lowlight conditions, the main camera can take still detailed photos if you use Night mode, otherwise the photos have low details.
Lowlight photos with Night mode (1,2) Lowlight photos without Night mode (3,4) [Tap to expand]
The ultra-wide camera also takes good photos during the day but is not very usable without the Night mode in lowlight conditions. The colours are also off between the two sensors.
Ultra-wide daylight photos (1,2) Ultra-wide lowlight with Night mode (3) without Night mode (4) [Tap to expand]
While you don’t get a dedicated zoom camera, there is a 2x digital zoom available. This takes okayish photos during the day but falls apart at night. The camera system performs well when there’s plenty of light.
Turning to the front camera, it’s the same case here. You will get good usable selfies in daylight conditions but will need plenty of lighting for those low-light shots.
Coming to video performance, the Galaxy M55 5G will let you shoot max 4K 30fps videos with the main rear camera. It gets OIS support, but I found the stabilisation to be mediocre. The video quality is good in daylight conditions with enough details, but the white balance and dynamic range aren’t great. In low light, the videos aren’t really usable, with plenty of noise and artefacts.
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Review: Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G has a starting price of Rs. 26,999, with the top-end 12GB RAM variant selling for Rs. 32,999. At this price, the phone has plenty of competition. There’s the recently launched Nothing Phone 2a(Review) with its unique design and almost stock software experience. It’s not only cheaper but also offers faster performance and features a slightly better camera setup. You could also check out the Realme 12+ (Review) or the Realme 12 Pro (Review) at this price if you’re looking for something with a better design. Then there’s also the Poco X6 Pro (Review), which is once again cheaper and offers much better value for money. It’s also leagues more powerful.
The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is a tough recommendation, especially when there are so many better options at the price. It’s no doubt a good mid-range smartphone, but there’s no stand-out feature here. If you’re someone who likes Samsung’s One UI and wants 4 years of Android OS updates, a decent camera setup, mid-range performance, good battery life, and a simple design, then you should check out the Galaxy M55 5G.
