DxOMark Tests Highlight Galaxy A55 Display Brilliance and Trade-offs
DxOMark laboratory experts recently evaluated Samsung’s Galaxy A55, and the results drew notable attention from enthusiasts and critics alike. The device secured the top position in the mid-range segment, surpassing even some flagship contenders in overall standings. In particular, it outpaced the iPhone 14 Plus on the day of testing, a fact that underscores the A55’s competitive edge within its price tier.
The Galaxy A55 boasts a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 1080×2340 pixels resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a brightness ceiling of 1000 nits. During testing, the screen’s maximum brightness reached an impressive 1638 nits, a figure that exceeds last year’s flagship Galaxy S23, which measured around 1600 nits. Such performance translates into robust sunlight legibility and reliable color accuracy across a variety of lighting conditions. In addition, the panel performed well when rendering HDR10 content, earning favorable marks for image quality under high dynamic range material.
Despite the strong performance, the Galaxy A55 shows certain drawbacks. Observers noted visible pink and green tints when the display is viewed from specific angles. Another concern is the auto-brightness behavior in dark environments, which can be excessively aggressive. There were also reports that unintentional touch inputs were sometimes not processed as expected, a potential annoyance for daily use.
As a result of the tests, the Galaxy A55 finished 26th in the overall DxOMark ranking. It outperformed devices such as the iPhone 14 Plus, OPPO Find X6 Pro, and Google Pixel 7, and it claimed leadership in the price category, outperforming the Galaxy S23 FE and Onur 90 in that segment. The results emphasize how a strong mid-range display can compete with higher-end devices on key metrics, particularly brightness and HDR performance, while also revealing practical considerations for everyday viewing experiences.
In a separate note, Samsung previously demonstrated a prototype laptop featuring a “smart” camera hole, hinting at ongoing innovation beyond smartphones and signaling the company’s broader ambitions in connected devices and intelligent solutions.