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

Product Reviewed:

Motorola G55 5G

Price:

Less than €250 (around €249)

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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)

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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

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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

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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.
• Additional remarks