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Launch report · Oppo

Oppo A55: A budget Oppo with a 90 Hz LCD and a tidier design than the A16.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2021·$199·Score 50/100

A55 took the A16's formula and added the things buyers actually noticed — 90 Hz scrolling, a 50 MP main, faster 18 W charging — for $199. The Helio G35 still set the ceiling; for $40 over the A16 it felt meaningfully better to use.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.51" LCD 90 Hz
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G35
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
50 MP
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
193 g
What stands out
  • 90 Hz screen and 50 MP main at $199.
  • 5,000 mAh, microSD + jack.
  • 16 MP selfie.
  • 18 W charging — faster than the A16.
What to watch
  • HD+ panel, Helio G35 is very slow.
  • Single speaker, two filler lenses.
  • 4G only.
  • Minimal updates.
The phone it has to beat
Redmi Note 10 5G
$199 · score 70/100