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Motorola Moto G55

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A last comment to say, right when I posted that comment I received the September security update. I thought the timing was funny so I wanted it to mention before anyone else. I couldn't install it though because it says it the download was interrumpted, maybe they rolled the update back? (Also I forgot to mention I bought the phone on the website so there's no carrier holding the updates back). Still, it's the September security update and we're a week away from December. It should be the November update already. Bi-monthly updates arrive more like quarterly updates just like Samsung with their low end phones. So have that in mind. Despite their promises to improve and do better with their update policy this company hasn't changed. Hopefully will receive Android 15 before 2026 lol

    My only issues with Motorola moto G55 so far:

    - I's stuck on the July 2024 security patch despite being released on September 2024. Were a week away from December...almost 2025. Absolutely do not expect fast updates for this phone.
    - the vibration motor is strong and you can't customize it, it's either on or off
    - it randomly rebooted itself three times last night for no reason (nothing to worry about though, it hasn't happened again and the performance is actually amazing)
    - Speakers are good, but can't say the same using wireless headphones. I believe if you change something in the Dobly Atmos sound effects app it might fix something
    - The screen is not the brightest and might struggle under direct sun
    - about the screen, fonts looks sharper compared to other phones, screen it's slightly on the cooler side, it's LCD so it's easy on the eyes, but the colors feels washed out (I'm used to OLED, maybe that's why?). I already have the "vivid" screen option selected but my theme in blue color looks white-ish. all specs apps claim this phone has a HDR10/HDR10+ screen, it does not.
    - I have yet to seriously test the cameras but so far, it looks like you might struggle to take decent photos on the first shoot: The photos don't come sharp/detailed enough, and the colors feel washed out. feel like I'm always lowering the exposure level to have some actual details in the pics outdoors. I tried a gcam mod (V9.2) and the colors and details were fantastic, so maybe it's a processing issue that hopefully can be tweaked with an update.
    - The night camera mode is very sensitive and a "nigh mode" small pop-up suggestion triggers every time which is annoying. Night shoots are fine, but if you zoom it's all grainy.
    - Selfies made me look with slighly smooth skin despite having that option turned off, but the photos are good enough for social media. Im seeing myself talking selfies every day since I got this phone. Skin tone is accurate. Portrait is nice.
    - At the highest zoom, distant objects look atrocious and full of artifcts. Any zoom on video mode looks so terrible it physically hurts.
    - On the other side, Macro is actually great! Super nice focus. You have either natural mode with mudded colors or automatic which takes time to process each photo, photos still come washed out compared to gcam though. If you have patience you can make really good photos with the macro camera mode. Somehow this phone has both the worst zoom and best macro I've tried yet
    - I like that you can have full control of the focus on the pro mode and can shoot in raw, but no zoom more than 2x
    - It comes with a document scanner mode and I thought it was cool, but using anything beyond save or crop foces you to make an adobe account
    - No bloatware except for the meta app installer, adobe scanner app, Fitbit app, that you can disable. I also disabled Google partner setup and the app named "Apps" because of the suggestions spam. Some people over reddit say the dynamic wallpaper app shows ads on the lock screen, might want to disable that app too.

    All this said, my list of positive stuff for this phone is way longer (mainly about the performance and gimmicks) but I don't wanna be only me spamming in the comments, I already feel embarrassed for making such a long comment. I highly recommend this phone if you accept its shortcomings and limitations (mostly about the average cameras and slow software updates), it's a solid choice if you want your phone to last for three years. No lag/heating/ram/performance issues with more than 8 apps open simultaneously or playing games like Asphalt 8 (not a gamer sorry) with the highest graphics applied. Battery last almost a full day on intensive use. Coming from a low end phone this one truly feels like a beast. Now, if you're looking for the ultimate future proof option Moto g75 will be the answer, it will have the same limitations about the camera and slow updates (so do not expect much from Motorola), but at least will last five years

      ra, 21 Nov 2024Got dual apps mode for this model?Couldn't find the dual app feature on this model. The only workaround is using the secure folder.

        Lee, 08 Nov 2024Does this phone have hi-res audio? How many os updates i... moreNo hi-res audio, you might want to take a look at the moto g75

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          • ra
          • y2g
          • 21 Nov 2024

          Got dual apps mode for this model?

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            • Anonymous
            • Sr6
            • 20 Nov 2024

            zoro6, 17 Nov 2024enable dc dimming / flicker preventionYeah exactly. Try that auto-contrast feature or was it auto-brightness....

            Usually it's the OLED screens causing the eye strain.
            IPS LCD display technology is usually known for being very eye friendly. Plus it has a whopping 180° viewing angle.

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              • Ra
              • y2g
              • 20 Nov 2024

              What is the real life battery and SOT for this phone? Appreciate input from actual users.

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                • zoro6
                • rpW
                • 17 Nov 2024

                Trayvone, 13 Nov 2024I get a lot headache & aching eyes when i use this. Igo... moreenable dc dimming / flicker prevention

                  Same problem as usual with new Moto g phones, absolutely no volume over bluetooth earphones. You have to crank it up to near maximum where as on my trusty old moto g31 you only had to have it less than 50% for ample volume. Why can't they ever get this right?

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                    • Trayvone
                    • NQF
                    • 13 Nov 2024

                    I get a lot headache & aching eyes when i use this. Igot for small compact size which i like but too much eye aches.

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                      • zoro6
                      • ftx
                      • 09 Nov 2024

                      Matteo, 08 Nov 2024What happen if i charge this phone (or any other fast charg... more30 watts is not "recommended" its the max charging speed
                      you have nothing to worry about

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                        • Anonymous
                        • pA9
                        • 09 Nov 2024

                        Daz, 04 Nov 2024Does anyone know if this phone is getting android 15 update?found this:
                        Currently receiving regular security updates.
                        Device launched on September, 2024
                        Security updates will stop on September, 2028
                        Launched On: Android 14
                        Next OS: Android 15
                        This device will receive at least bi-monthly SMRs updates
                        Please note: Channels and regions may have different launch dates and support cycle may vary.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • pA9
                          • 09 Nov 2024

                          Is some software often broken because of unusual GPU?

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                            • Anonymous
                            • sXS
                            • 08 Nov 2024

                            Lee, 08 Nov 2024Does this phone have hi-res audio? How many os updates i... moreProbably about two years because Motorola g75 is getting five years

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                              • Lee
                              • pqq
                              • 08 Nov 2024

                              Does this phone have hi-res audio?

                              How many os updates it's getting?

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                                • Anonymous
                                • sXS
                                • 08 Nov 2024

                                Daz, 04 Nov 2024Does anyone know if this phone is getting android 15 update?Yes it will

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • sXS
                                  • 08 Nov 2024

                                  Motorola g55 is pretty much the Motorola g73 😄

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • nRY
                                    • 08 Nov 2024

                                    Matteo, 08 Nov 2024What happen if i charge this phone (or any other fast charg... moreNo

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                                      • Matteo
                                      • T6a
                                      • 08 Nov 2024

                                      What happen if i charge this phone (or any other fast charging phone ) with a charger that is in lower in watts than the one recommend for it. This one is a 30 watts ,what happen if i use a 15w or 20w on the long run? Will it damage the battery?

                                        Daz, 04 Nov 2024Does anyone know if this phone is getting android 15 update?Yes, and 16 too.

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