Motorola Moto G55

R5,000
SKU: 4572
Brand: Motorola
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB
Display: IPS LCD, 120Hz
Camera: 50MP
OS: Android 14

Our Rating

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Display 6 / 10
Camera 6 / 10
Performance 6 / 10
Battery 6 / 10

PROS

6.49-inch IPS display, 120Hz refresh rate.
8GB RAM and 128.256GB stroage.
Dual rear camera with 50MP.
Stereo speakers, NFC and FM radio.
5000mAh battery with 30W charging.

CONS

Mediatek Dimensity 7025 chipset.
No IP has certification.

The Motorola Moto G55 5G is a compelling mid-range smartphone that balances performance, style, and essential modern features. Currently available in South Africa with prices starting from approximately ZAR 5,000, it is widely accessible through major national retailers and mobile network providers.

Key Features & Experience

Display: The device features a vibrant 6.49-inch Full HD+ display. With a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, it offers a fluid experience for scrolling, streaming, and gaming, ensuring that visuals remain sharp and responsive.
Performance: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 octa-core processor, the Moto G55 provides reliable performance for everyday tasks and multitasking. Combined with 8GB of RAM, it handles app switching and productivity needs with ease.
Camera System: The rear camera setup is anchored by a 50MP main sensor equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which helps deliver clearer, steadier photos and videos, particularly in varying lighting conditions. This is complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide lens for broader shots. For selfies, there is a 16MP front-facing camera.
Battery & Charging: It packs a substantial 5,000mAh battery designed to last throughout the day on a single charge. It also supports 30W wired fast charging, allowing you to top up the battery efficiently when needed.
Software & Security: The phone runs on Android 14, providing a clean, user-friendly interface with access to the latest customization features. For security, it includes a side-mounted fingerprint reader and facial recognition.
Build & Durability: The design is functional yet stylish, featuring a water-repellent coating (IP54 rating) to protect against accidental spills, light rain, and splashes. Depending on the model, you can choose between a standard PMMA finish or a premium-feeling vegan leather back.
Connectivity & Storage: True to its name, it supports 5G connectivity for fast mobile internet speeds. It also includes modern conveniences like dual SIM support (physical Nano SIM + eSIM), a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC for contactless payments, and expandable storage via a microSD card slot (up to 1TB).

Retail Availability

You can find the Moto G55 5G at a wide range of outlets across South Africa, including:

Online and Retail Stores: Takealot, Makro, Game, HiFi Corp, Mr Price, Foschini, PEP, and Ackermans.
Specialized Tech & Mobile Retailers: Cellucity, 4U, Chatz, and Hi Online.
Network Providers: MTN (and other major network stores).

Please note: Pricing and stock availability can fluctuate based on specific retailer promotions and your local store’s inventory.

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Full Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	Motorola Moto G55
Announced	29 August, 2024
Released	10 August, 2024
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 5,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	161.6 x 73.8 x 8.1 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight	179 g or 182 g (6.31 oz)
Protection	Water repellent design
Colors	Forest Grey, Smoky Green, Twilight Purple

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM, eSIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size	6.49 inches, 102.2 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	Yes
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 0.61µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF
Camera Features	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.0µm
Camera Features	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps

Software

Android 14

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek Dimensity 7025 (6 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	IMG BXM-8-256
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	30W wired

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Display: Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.

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Camera: Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.

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Performance: Is this device perform good while watching videos, playing games, taking snapshots, browsing internet and navigate through other applications?

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Battery: What about battery life, while calling, listening music, watching videos, playing games and doing other tasks.

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