#5 Overall mid-range Updated 1 May 2026
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Best mid-range Android for under €360
THE undig SCORE — 5 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
79
Out of 100
Key characteristics
Display
6.1"–6.9" AMOLEDChip
Snapdragon / TensorCameras
Triple lensBattery
4500–5000 mAhStorage
128 GB – 1 TBOS
AndroidHighlights
- ✓ IP67 water resistance — rare at this price
- ✓ 50MP main camera with OIS
- ✓ 5000mAh battery — excellent endurance
- ✓ 4 years of OS updates promised
Our take
The best mid-range phone for most people — IP67 water resistance, AMOLED display, and 4 years of updates for under €360.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + IP67 water resistance sets it apart from budget rivals
- + Excellent battery life for an all-day phone
- + Clean, bright AMOLED display
- + Long software support for a mid-range phone
Cons
- − Slower charging than OnePlus or Xiaomi rivals
- − No wireless charging
- − Exynos chip runs warmer than Snapdragon
Review sources
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How we score Tom's Guide Lab · Tier A
Budget Pick
79
W Wirecutter Lab · Tier A
Budget Pick
72
T T3 Expert · Tier B
78
R RTINGS Lab · Tier A
79
R Reddit Community · Tier C
78
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