Launch report · Motorola

Moto G55: Compact-ish, capable, vegan-leather — the default European budget Moto.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2024·$249·Score 62/100

Moto G55 wins on feel: light, grippy vegan leather, near-stock Android, all the legacy ports. It loses on longevity — two OS updates against the G75's five makes its sibling the smarter spend for keepers; the G55 is for the price-first buyer.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.49" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
Dimensity 7025
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
179 g
What stands out
  • 179 g and relatively narrow — easy to hold.
  • OIS at €249.
  • Stereo + 3.5 mm jack + microSD.
  • Vegan-leather back hides scratches.
What to watch
  • Only 2 OS updates (the G75 gets 5).
  • IP52 splash resistance only.
  • LCD panel.
  • Dimensity 7025 is modest for gaming.