5 BEST Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Alternatives Leave a comment

Samsung Galaxy A55 is a good phone that offers many special features which include a simple design, Vivid night photography, improved Octa-core power for effortless gaming, a 5000mAh battery, Samsung Knox Vault for advanced security, circle to search by Google, and a clear 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. All these features combine to make the Galaxy A55 5G one of the best midrange smartphones in the market. The successor of the Galaxy A54 comes in a modest retail box with user manuals, a SIM tool, and a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer.

Although it is a good phone and is considered by many the best midrange, here are some of its alternative options in budget and features.

Samsung A55 5G Alternatives:

1. Google Pixel 8a
2. OnePlus Nord 4
3. Nothing Phone 2
4. Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
5. Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

1. Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a is an AI-powered budget phone. It features a magical photo and video editing capability, an All-day battery, a durable design, 7 years of Feature Drops and security updates, and the powerful G3 chipset that powers Pixel 8 Pro.

Google Pixel 8a Features:

• Display: Super AMOLED+, 6.7 inches
• Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
• OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1
• Storage: 256GB 8GB RAM
• Main Camera: 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
• Front Camera: 50MP
• Battery: 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 45W wired

2. OnePlus Nord 4

OnePlus Nord 4 price in Kenya is Ksh. 47,000. It is the only metal unibody 5G smartphone on the market. Nord 4 features the latest Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 for Seamless Multitasking,  a 5500mAh battery which is the biggest OnePlus battery ever, a 100W Fast charging capability, a bright 120 Hz OLED display, a 50MP Sony dual combo camera, and an AI Eraser.

OnePlus Nord 4 5G Features:

• RAM: 12GB, 16GB
• Memory: 256GB, 512GB
• OS: Android 14 with OxygenOS 14.1
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM7675 Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Main Camera: 50MP + 8MP
• Selfie Camera: 16MP
• Connectivity: 5G, Bluetooth 5.4
• Battery: 5500mAh
• Charging: 100W

3. Nothing Phone 2

Nothing Phone 2 is a mid-range phone that focuses on more me-time and less screen time. It features a Uniquely designed Nothing OS 2.0, a new Glyph Interface, a 50 MP dual rear camera + 32 MP front camera, a 6.7” flexible LTPO AMOLED display, and the powerful Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1. The Price of NOthing Phone 2 in Kenya is Kes. 70,000.

Nothing Phone 2 Features:

• Display: LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 6.7 inches
• Main Camera: Dual,50MP + 50MP
• Selfie Camera: 32MP
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
• Software: Android 13
• Network: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
• Storage: 256GB/256 12GB RAM
• Battery: Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 100% in 55 min (advertised)

4. Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ price in Kenya is Kes. 52,000. It is a mid-range phone that was released on 21 September 2023. Note 13 Pro Plus focuses on camera and performance. It features an Ultra-clear 200MP camera, a 1.5K curved display, MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra for unlimited performance, 120W HyperCharge, a 5000mAh (typ) battery, and IP68 dust and water resistance.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G Features:

• Display: 6.67″ OLED, 68B colors, 120Hz,
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra (4 nm)
• Memory: 256/512GB 12/16GB RAM
• OS/Software: Android 13, MIUI 14
• Rear camera: 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
• Front camera: 16 MP
• Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 120W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 19 min (advertised)

5. Samsung Galaxy M55 5G

The M55 5G is a sibling of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. The price of Samsung Galaxy M55 5G in Kenya is Kes. 42,000. It features an Octa-core Processor, Super Fast Charging 2.0 (45W), a clear 50MP OIS Camera, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a 5,000mAh (typical) battery compatible with Super Fast Charging 2.0 (45W), and a powerful Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset for unlimited performance.

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Features:

• RAM: 8GB
• Internal Memory: 256GB
• Connectivity: 5G
• OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
• Main Camera: 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
• Selfie Camera: 50MP
• Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE
• Colorways: Dark Blue, Light Green
• Battery: 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 45W

Samsung Galaxy A55 compared to its alternatives:

Here is a comparison table with all features and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and its alternative options, Google Pixel 8, OnePlus Nord 4, Nothing Phone 2, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G, and Samsung Galaxy M55 5G: