Summary of "MOTOROLA G55 5G : MOINS DE 250 euro et quelques concessions !"

Product Reviewed:

Motorola G55 5G

Price:

Less than €250 (around €249)

Main Features:

Design & Build:
- Plastic body with high-quality finishing
- Vegan leather back and Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- Flat edges, rounded corners, and a green color variant praised for aesthetics
- Compact and comfortable to hold
- IP57 rating for water and dust resistance
- Includes a case but no charger (due to European regulations)
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated with power button
- Dual stereo speakers (top and bottom) with Dolby Atmos support
- 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C port
Display:
- 6.49-inch IPS LCD screen
- Full HD+ resolution (405 PPI)
- 90 Hz refresh rate (not 220 Hz as misstated)
- Noticeable screen edges and a chin at the bottom
- Punch-hole front camera
- Good color accuracy and touch responsiveness despite being LCD
- No lag or slowdowns in everyday use
Performance:
- MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (likely a typo from 7025) processor
- IMG BXM8-256 GPU (MediaTek partnership)
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage options: 128 GB or 256 GB, expandable via microSD (SDXC)
- Benchmark scores: ~470,000 (Antutu), 1015 single-core and 2384 multi-core (Geekbench)
- Smooth everyday performance with no noticeable slowdowns
- Capable of running games like Asphalt and Genshin Impact at recommended settings (~30 FPS) without overheating (max ~32°C)
Connectivity:
- 5G support with good signal quality comparable to Redmi Note series
- Wi-Fi 5 (no Wi-Fi 6) but real-world speeds comparable to higher-end devices
- Bluetooth 5.3 with stable connection and ~10 m range
Camera:
- Rear cameras: 50 MP wide-angle (f/1.8) + 8 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)
- Front camera: 16 MP (f/2.4)
- Features: Portrait mode, night mode, up to 8x digital zoom
- Photos and videos are decent for casual use, especially in daylight and moderately low light
- Night mode performs well for the price range
- Video recording up to 1080p at 30 FPS
- Macro shots are acceptable but slightly lacking in color and brightness
Battery:
- 5000 mAh capacity
- Fast charging at 30W (charging time around 1 hour 35 minutes from 20%, ~1 hour 45 minutes from 0%)
- Battery life lasts over 18 hours with moderate use, potentially up to 2+ days for light users
Software:
- Android 14 with a near-stock Motorola overlay
- Smooth UI with no bugs or slowdowns reported
- Promised 4 years of security updates and 3 years of OS updates (up to Android 17)

Pros:

Excellent build quality and design for the price
Good stereo sound with Dolby Atmos
Solid 5G connectivity and Bluetooth 5.3 performance
Smooth performance for everyday tasks and gaming
Decent cameras with useful features including night mode
Large battery with good endurance
Near-stock Android experience with long-term update support
Includes a protective case in the box
Competitive pricing under €250

Cons:

Plastic body (though well finished)
IPS LCD instead of OLED, with noticeable bezels and chin
Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6
Charging speed is decent but not very fast
Camera performance is acceptable but not outstanding (limited zoom and color vibrancy)
Small concessions typical for the price segment

Comparisons & User Experience:

Compared favorably to Xiaomi Redmi Note series in terms of connectivity and performance
Not as advanced in noise reduction or camera quality as premium models (iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Honor 50 Ultra)
Gaming performance is solid for the price, capable of handling demanding titles at medium settings without overheating
Display fluidity and touch response better than some flagship devices tested by the reviewer
Suitable for users seeking a reliable, no-frills smartphone for daily use, social media, calls, and casual gaming without high costs or complexity

Different Speaker Contributions:

The main reviewer emphasizes the balanced mix of quality and price, highlighting the phone’s strengths in design, performance, and battery life while acknowledging typical entry-level compromises.
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