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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Specifications & release date

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G smartphone is announced in March 2024. Features: 6.6-inch display, Exynos 1480 chipset, 5000 mAh battery, upto 256 GB storage, upto 12 GB RAM, Corning Gorilla Glass, Triple Camera (50MP + 12 MP + 5M), 32MP Selfie Camera, eSIM support.

After the success of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, Samsung has released the next A-series handset in the market as Galaxy A55.

Samsung Galaxy A series is one of the most popular smartphone series from the Samsung Electronics after Galaxy S series and Galaxy Z series.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G feature Summary:

Below are the features of Samsung Galaxy A55.

  1. Display: 6.60-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz (refresh rate), 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 390ppi, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM); Always-on display.
  2. Processor Core: Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
  3. Processor Speed: Octa-core (4 x 2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Xclipse 530.
  4. RAM/Memory (variants): 8GB RAM/128GB, 8GB RAM/256GB, 12GB RAM/256GB; microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot).
  5. OS/Software: Android 14, One UI 6.1.
  6. Rear camera (Triple): Wide Angle (main): 50 Megapixels (f/1.8, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS); Ultra wide angle: 12 Megapixels (f/2.2, 123˚, 1/3.06″, 1.12µm); Macro: 5 Megapixels (f/2.4).
  7. Front camera (Selfie): 32 Megapixels (f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm).
  8. Video Shooting: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
  9. Battery: 5000mAh (Fast Charge 25W wired).
  10. Connectivity: Support eSIM; Hybrid Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.3; NFC.
  11. Other Features: Fingerprint reader (under display), virtual proximity sensing during calls, stereo speakers.
  12. Dimensions/Weight: 161.1 mm x 77.4 mm x 8.2 mm, 213 gm.
  13. Body: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame.
  14. Colours: Awesome Lemon, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Navy, Awesome Ice-blue.

01: Display (No Major Upgrades)

As Galaxy A55 is a successor of Galaxy A54, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is built with 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution unchanged from its previous version A54. there won’t be major upgrade to display from old A54. Only difference is to slight increase in display (A54 6.4-inch -> A55 6.6-inch).

Samsung Galaxy A55 Display

The display panel also supports HDR10+ and supports HDR streaming for YouTube, Netflix, Hotstar and Amazon Prime Videos. To get the image sharp and crisp A55 comes with 390ppi screen and support Always-on display.

02: Galaxy A55 5G box contain

In the box you will get the Galaxy A55 5G phone, USB-C to USB-C cable, Documentation and SIM tool.

inside Galaxy A55 box

03: Battery life

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is packed with a 5000 mAh battery and runs on a new Exynos 1480 chipset with improved efficiency. As Galaxy A55 having a slightly larger display (0.2-inch) could contribute to increased power consumption. Still, it has significant improvement in battery life over the Galaxy A54 and there are notable improvements in all tests.

  1. 5000 mAh Battery
  2. Up to 14 Hours Overall Active Use Power backup.
  3. While Video Streaming ~ 19 Hours.
  4. Calling backup up to 37 Hours.
  5. Web Browsing up to 10 Hours.
  6. Gaming ~ 7 Hours (Here it lags).
  7. 25W wired charging.

The new Galaxy A55 gives power back up to nearly 13:27 hours of active use, which is very good. Web browsing and call time also see improvements. But in terms of video streaming, it still has no improvement compared to its previous model.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G full Specifications:

General features
Launch Date: 11-March-2024
Market Status: Available. Released on 15-March-2024
SIM Slot: Hybrid Dual SIM
SIM Size: Nano Sim (Dual Stand-by)
Colors: Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Body:
— Front: Glass (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
— Back: Glass (Gorilla Glass)
— Aluminum frame
Dimensions
Size (H x W x D): 161.1 mm x 77.4 mm x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 213 gm (7.51 oz)
Processor
Cores: Octa-core
Chipset: Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
Clock Speed: 4 x 2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU: Xclipse 530
RAM & Storage
RAM: 6GB, 8GB & 12GB (3 Variants)
Internal Memory: 128GB & 256GB (2 Variants)
Expandable Memory: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Operating system
Version: Android 14
Custom UI: One UI 6.1
Display Details
Screen Size: 6.6-inches (106.9 cm2)
Screen Type: Super AMOLED Touchscreen
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density: ~390 ppi density
Screen Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Other Features:
— ~85.8% screen-to-body ratio
— HDR10+
— 1000 nits (HBM)
— 19.5:9 ratio
— Always-on display
— Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Rear Camera
Camera Resolution:
— 50 MP (f/1.8, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS)
— 12 MP (f/2.2, 123-degree (ultrawide), 1.12µm)
— 5 MP (f/2.4, (macro))
Main Camera Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Features: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Camera Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front Camera
Front Camera Resolution: 32 MP (f/2.2, 26mm (wide))
Front Camera Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & Charging
Type: Li-ion
Capacity: 5000 mAh
Removable: Non-Removable
Fast Charging: 25W wired
Wireless Charging: No
Network
Network Technology: GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Type: HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G Bands: 1, Band3, Band5, Band7, Band8, Band20, Band28, Band38, Band40, Band41, Band66, Band77, Band78 BandSA/NSA/Sub6
4G Bands: 1, Band2, Band3, Band4, Band5, Band7, Band8, Band12, Band17, Band20, Band25, Band26, Band28, Band32, Band38, Band40, Band41, Band66
3G Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS: Yes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Wi-Fi Features: Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3 (A2DP, LE)
GPS: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG)
Audio & Video Playback
Audio Jack: No
FM Radio: No
Loudspeaker: Stereo Speakers
Other features
Sensors: Virtual proximity sensing,Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, E-Compass
Other Features:
— IP67 (Up to 1m for 30 min)
— Dust & Water resistant
— Available Models: SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560
Fingerprint Sensor: Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical)