The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is a mid-range Android-based smartphone developed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series.[1][2] It was announced on March 11, 2024 alongside the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G.[3][4][5][6]
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| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Samsung Galaxy A series |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A05 Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy A25 5G Samsung Galaxy A35 5G |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Navy |
| Dimensions | 161.1 mm (6.34 in) H 77.4 mm (3.05 in) W 8.2 mm (0.32 in) D |
| Weight | 213 g (7.5 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 |
| System-on-chip | Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 |
| Memory | 6, 8 and 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 and 256 GB |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging 25W |
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| Front camera |
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| Display | 6.6 in (170 mm) 1080 × 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ Always On |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct) Bluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, LE) |
| Data inputs | |
| Water resistance | IP67 |
| Model | SM-A5560, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A556V |
| Website | www |
Design
editThe front is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+. The back is made of unspecified Gorilla Glass and the frame is made of aluminium. The Galaxy A55 5G also features IP67 dust and water resistance.
The design of the Galaxy A55 5G is similar to the entire Galaxy Ax5 lineup, featuring a flat frame and the Key Island.[7]
On the bottom of the smartphone, there is a USB-C 2.0 port, two microphones and a loudspeaker. On the top, there is an additional microphone and, depending on the model, either a hybrid dual SIM tray (SIM 1 + SIM 2 or SIM 1 + microSD) or a single SIM tray. On the right side, there is the volume rocker and the power button.
The Galaxy A55 5G is sold in the following color options:
| Color | Name |
|---|---|
| Awesome Iceblue | |
| Awesome Navy | |
| Awesome Lilac | |
| Awesome Lemon |
Specifications
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editThe Galaxy A55 5G is equipped with the in-house Exynos 1480 SoC, which features the Xclipse 530 GPU, co-developed with AMD and based on the RDNA 2 architecture.[8]
Battery
editThe smartphone features a non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery with a 25 W fast charging support.
Camera
editThe Galaxy A55 5G has a triple rear camera setup, including a 50 MP Sony IMX906 wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and optical image stabilization; a 12 MP Sony IMX258 ultrawide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a 123° field of view; and a 5 MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone also features a front-facing 32 MP Sony IMX616 wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Both main and front cameras can record video in 4K resolution at 30 fps.
References
edit- ^ Rajesh, Pandey. "Samsung Galaxy A55: News, leaks, price, and release window". Android Police.
- ^ Artur, Tomala. "Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Everything you need to know". TechAdvisor.
- ^ "Samsung's Galaxy A55 and A35 are official with 6.6" OLED screens, focus on security". GSMArena. 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G: Awesome Innovations and Security Engineered for Everyone". Samsung Newsroom. 11 March 2024.
- ^ Aamir, Siddiqu. "Samsung aims for a new mid-range champion with the Galaxy A55 5G". Android Authority.
- ^ Aleksandar, Anastasov. "Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G expected release date, prices, specs, and upgrades". PhoneArena.
- ^ Vlad. "Samsung Galaxy A55 stars in live images showcasing its metal frame". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A55 review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.