Galaxy A 55 (2022) vs Nokia G 42 (2023): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy A 55 (2022)
Samsung · 2022
$279–$321
Overall 71/100
Editorial estimateFull Galaxy A 55 (2022) guide →N
Nokia G 42 (2023)
Nokia · 2023
$219–$285
Overall 63/100
Editorial estimateFull Nokia G 42 (2023) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Galaxy A 55 (2022)
- Best for battery
Galaxy A 55 (2022)
- Best for performance
Galaxy A 55 (2022)
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy A 55 (2022)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy A 55 (2022)
78
Worth it
$279–$321
Nokia G 42 (2023)
73
Worth it
$219–$285
→ For $300 with value first: Galaxy A 55 (2022) edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A 55 (2022) | Nokia G 42 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $279–$321 | $219–$285 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Camera | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Performance | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Display | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 71/100 | 63/100 |
Galaxy A 55 (2022) — pros
- • Low entry price for the category
- • All-day battery life for light to moderate use
- • Good enough for messaging, streaming, and everyday apps
Nokia G 42 (2023) — pros
- • Low entry price for the category
- • All-day battery life for light to moderate use
- • Good enough for messaging, streaming, and everyday apps
Galaxy A 55 (2022) — cons
- • Limited headroom for demanding gaming or long-term flagship expectations
Nokia G 42 (2023) — cons
- • Limited headroom for demanding gaming or long-term flagship expectations
Galaxy A 55 (2022) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Content streaming
- • Students
Nokia G 42 (2023) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Content streaming
- • Students