Samsung Galaxy F55 5G Review

With the Galaxy F-series, Samsung has regularly sought to mix appearance and substance; the new Galaxy F55 5G is no exception. Priced at Rs. 26,999, this mid-range model promises to have a luxury design together with reasonable performance. Does it, however, possess what it needs to stand out in a saturated market? Let's investigate further the features of the Galaxy F55 5G to discover if it is worth your money.

Design: An Aesthetic Masterpiece

Premium Feel

The Galaxy F55 5G stands out from the sea of glass and polycarbonate finishes in this price range thanks firstly to its gorgeous vegan leather back. With its crimson stitching and gold accents surrounding the camera lenses, the Apricot Crush color variation radiates luxury usually reserved for more expensive gadgets. This design decision not only looks beautiful but also feels fantastic in hand since it provides a soft touch improving comfort and grip.

Comfortable and Durable

With its thin profile—just 7.8mm—and lightweight construction—180 grams—the phone is simple to carry and operate over prolonged durations. The phone's graceful look is enhanced by the matte gold frame with somewhat rounded sides. The Galaxy F55 5G also has an IP67 classification, which indicates it can withstand in up to one meter of water for thirty minutes and is dust proof. Those who are prone to unintentional spills and splashes may find great benefit from this durability feature.

Drawbacks

To keep its perfect look, the vegan leather does, however, need regular washing, which could be trouble for certain consumers. Though aesthetically pleasing, the projecting camera modules lead the phone to wobble on flat surfaces, which can be a little irritability.

Software and Specifications: Solid Performance with a Few Notes

RAM and Processor

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor drives the Galaxy F55 5G under the hood together with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, therefore enabling 1TB of expandability. For most daily chores as well as recreational gaming, this arrangement guarantees seamless performance.

Operating System

Based on Android 14, the phone runs on One UI 6.1 Samsung. With better scrolling and more tuned and consistent performance, this most recent iteration of One UI The UI is easy to use and provides many of customizing choices, including the 'Modes and Routines' function which changes the phone settings depending on your activity. Quick access to your preferred programs made possible by the Edge Panel improves general usefulness.

Pre-installed Apps

On the down side, the phone carries a lot of bloatware including LinkedIn, PhonePe, and Snapchat. Although they can be manually uninstalled, it takes time that reduces the out-of-the-box experience.

Performance: Dependable but Not Particularly Excellent

Benchmark Scores

The Galaxy F55 5G came out of benchmark tests with an AnTu score of 573, 167 and a Geekbench 6 single-core and 2, 265 multi-core score. In GFXbench T-Rex, it attained 112 FPS; in Manhattan 3.1, it achieved 59 FPS; in Car Chase, it achieved 29 FPS. These results show that, although the phone isn't a powerhouse, it more than fits for performing daily chores and mild gaming.

Daily Usage

The Galaxy F55 5G runs consistently daily. It easily manages chores including surfing social media, viewing movies, and messaging app conversations. For power users, however, occasionally lags between several apps can be annoying.

Gaming

Particularly for a mid-range phone, the gaming quality of this one is very good. Games with excellent visuals and 60 FPS operate perfectly like Asphalt 9: Legends. The phone runs nicely in Call of Duty: Mobile at Very High Graphics and High Frame rate settings; nevertheless, it lags somewhat when pushing the settings to Max. Though some would rather have their games in the standard app tray, the Gaming Hub feature—which aggregates all of your games in one location—is a great touch.

Display: Visual Delight

Quality

Among the Galaxy F55 5G's unique characteristics is the 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display. It presents a great viewing experience with vivid colors and dark blacks. Whether you're surfing the web, playing games, or streaming videos, the display shows crisp, clear images.

Features

Based on your activity, the screen adjusts its refresh rate to go between 60Hz and 120Hz. This improves scrolling and animations as well as helps save battery life. The display is also sufficiently bright for outdoor use, guaranteeing superb view even under intense sunshine. The phone is also Widevine L1 certified, which lets you watch HD material from companies including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Sound

The stereo speakers fall short even if the display is amazing. Though they are loud, their lack of detail in the highs and mids may influence the whole media consuming experience. Using a set of excellent headphones is advised if one wants the finest audio experience.

Cameras: Capable but Not Perfect

Rear cameras

Triple-camera configuration on the rear of the Galaxy F55 5G comprises a 2MP macro shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP main sensor. The main camera in daytime catches vivid, natural-colored images with great detail. On some images, the white balance can be really off, though.

Low Light Performance

Under low-light, the camera performs okay. Although Night Mode takes some seconds to analyze each photograph, it helps enhance photo quality. Images without Night Mode can seem grainy and lose detail.

** Ultra-wide and Macro**

Under favorable lighting, the ultra-wide camera works effectively; but, you will find a fish-eye effect at shot edges. The color tones also vary somewhat from those the main camera caught. Though it suffers in low-light situations, the macro camera is serviceable.

Front Camera

Although it suffers in low light, the front-facing camera records great selfies with correct skin tones. Working in daylight, portrait mode provides good edge recognition and background blur.

Video

The Galaxy F55 5G runs 4K resolution at 30fps for video recording. In daylight, the optical image stabilization (OIS) guarantees stable footage; but, low light causes poor quality.

Battery: Lasts Long, Charges Fast

Availability and Performance

The 5,000mAh battery has very remarkable lifespan. Under a battery loop test, the phone ran 13 hours and 15 minutes. It easily runs a full day with heavy use and can stretch to almost two days with less use.

Charging

Faster than many mid-range rivals, the phone enables 45W rapid charging. But Samsung leaves out a charger from the box, hence you will have to buy one separately. In 30 minutes and an hour the phone charged 48% in 30 minutes and 96% with a 65W GaN charger.

Comparos Says

For those who give design and build quality top importance, the Samsung Galaxy F55 5G is an interesting choice. Its thin profile, IP67 rating, and elegant vegan leather finish set it apart in the middle category. The Super AMOLED display makes the whole user experience better, hence it is a perfect gadget for media consumption.

Competition:

The Galaxy F55 5G does not, however, have no competition. Starting at Rs. 23,999, the Nothing Phone 2a boasts improved performance, original design, and better cameras. Priced at Rs. 29,999, the Poco F6 features the newest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which improve raw and gaming performance as well as faster 90W charging. Realme's 12 Pro+, also at Rs. 29, 999, provides a similar vegan leather finish, faster 67W charging, and a great camera arrangement.

Final Thoughts:

The Samsung Galaxy F55 5G is worth looking at if you're in the market for a chic mid-range phone that provides a solid balance of performance and luxury design. If performance and camera quality are your top priorities, though, investigating other choices could be wise.