79
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Excellent Super AMOLED display
- IP67 water resistance at this price
- 4 years of OS updates
Our Verdict
The most interesting mid-range phone available. Nothing OS is clean and thoughtful, the Glyph interface is genuinely useful, and performance punches above its price. Not the best camera at this range, but the whole package is compelling.
Detailed Scores
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unique transparent design
- Clean Nothing OS
- Useful Glyph interface
- Excellent value for money
- Good AMOLED display
Cons
- Camera lags behind Pixel and Samsung
- No wireless charging
- Glyph lights are gimmicky for some
Specifications
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
RAM 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5
Storage 256 GB UFS 4.0
Display 6.55" OLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz, 1600 nits
Camera 50 MP main OIS + 50 MP ultrawide, 32 MP front
Battery 5000 mAh, 45W wired
Operating System Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.0)
Connectivity 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC
Where to Buy
Amazon.co.uk
€489
View price → Amazon.it
€499
View price → Amazon.de
€499
View price → Amazon.fr
€503
View price → MediaWorld
€508
View price → Currys
€508
View price → Amazon.es
€508
View price → Unieuro
€513
View price → Darty
€513
View price → Fnac
€518
View price → John Lewis
€523
View price → El Corte Inglés
€523
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Google
Google Pixel 9
- Best-in-class computational photography
- 7 years of OS and security updates
- Excellent AI features (Gemini, Magic Editor)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Glyph interface?
LED lights on the back of the phone that can show notifications, timer progress, charging status, and act as a fill light for photos. Each contact can have a unique Glyph pattern.
Is Nothing OS close to stock Android?
Very close. It's based on stock Android with minimal additions: custom widgets, Glyph controls, and a distinctive dot-matrix aesthetic. No bloatware.
How long will it be supported?
Nothing promises 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security patches.