Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is a premium mid-range smartphone from Samsung's Galaxy A series, combining a durable glass-and-aluminum design, a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 5G connectivity, a 4nm Exynos processor, a versatile triple-camera system, expandable storage, stereo speakers, and a large 5,000mAh battery.

Announced on March 11, 2024, the Galaxy A55 5G was released on March 15, 2024. It is designed for users looking for a balance between everyday performance, photography, entertainment, connectivity, and durability without moving into Samsung's flagship Galaxy S series.

Design and Build

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G measures 161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm and weighs 213 grams. Its construction combines a glass front protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, a glass rear panel, and an aluminum frame.

The phone is available in four colors:

• Iceblue
• Lilac
• Navy
• Lemon

The combination of glass and aluminum gives the Galaxy A55 5G a more premium construction than many conventional mid-range smartphones.

The device also carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. It is designed to resist dust and can withstand immersion in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes under specified laboratory conditions.

For biometric security, Samsung places an optical fingerprint scanner underneath the display.

SIM and Network Connectivity

The Galaxy A55 5G supports GSM, HSPA, LTE, and 5G connectivity.

SIM configurations vary by region and model. Available configurations include:

• Nano-SIM
• Nano-SIM + eSIM
• Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
• Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM

The dual-SIM configurations support a maximum of two active SIM profiles at a time, depending on the regional model.

The inclusion of 5G allows the Galaxy A55 5G to connect to compatible next-generation cellular networks, while LTE, HSPA, and GSM provide compatibility with older network technologies.

Display

The Galaxy A55 5G features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The screen has a resolution of 1080 × 2340 pixels, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and approximately 390 pixels per inch.

Samsung supports HDR10+, allowing compatible HDR video content to benefit from improved contrast and color reproduction.

The display reaches up to 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM), providing improved visibility in bright outdoor environments.

The front panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, which provides additional resistance against scratches and accidental damage.

The 120Hz refresh rate also makes scrolling, animations, and supported games appear smoother than on conventional 60Hz displays.

Software and Operating System

The Galaxy A55 5G launched with Android 14 and Samsung's One UI software.

According to the supplied specifications, Samsung provides support for up to four major Android OS updates.

One UI adds Samsung's customized Android interface, including personalization tools, multitasking features, security functions, and integration with Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem.

The extended software-support policy allows the Galaxy A55 5G to receive multiple Android generations after its original launch.

Performance and Processor

The Galaxy A55 5G is powered by Samsung's Exynos 1480 chipset, manufactured using a 4nm process.

The processor has an octa-core configuration consisting of:

• 4 × 2.75 GHz Cortex-A78
• 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

Graphics are handled by Samsung's Xclipse 530 GPU.

The Exynos 1480 is designed to provide balanced performance for everyday applications, social media, web browsing, streaming, photography, multitasking, and gaming.

The 4nm manufacturing process also contributes to improved power efficiency compared with older, larger-process chipsets.

Memory and Storage

The Galaxy A55 5G comes in several memory configurations:

• 128GB + 6GB RAM
• 128GB + 8GB RAM
• 256GB + 6GB RAM
• 256GB + 8GB RAM
• 256GB + 12GB RAM

Unlike some newer smartphones that have removed expandable storage, the Galaxy A55 5G includes a microSDXC card slot.

The memory card uses the shared SIM slot, meaning users may need to choose between certain dual-SIM and microSD configurations depending on the model.

Expandable storage makes the Galaxy A55 5G particularly practical for users who store large amounts of photographs, videos, music, documents, or offline content.

Triple Rear Camera System

Samsung equips the Galaxy A55 5G with a triple rear-camera system.

The primary camera is a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, and 1.0µm pixels.

It features phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) and optical image stabilization (OIS).

OIS helps reduce the effect of small hand movements when taking photographs and recording video, particularly in low-light situations.

The primary camera is accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, 123-degree field of view, 1/3.06-inch sensor, and 1.12µm pixels.

The ultrawide camera is useful for landscapes, architecture, group photographs, and other situations where a wider field of view is required.

The third rear camera is a 5-megapixel macro camera, designed for close-up photography.

Camera features include:

• LED flash
• Panorama
• HDR

Rear Camera Video

The Galaxy A55 5G's rear camera system supports video recording at up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second.

It can also record 1080p video at 30fps and 60fps.

Gyroscope-based electronic image stabilization (gyro-EIS) helps reduce unwanted movement during video recording.

Selfie Camera

The Galaxy A55 5G features a 32-megapixel front-facing selfie camera.

The camera uses an f/2.2 aperture, a 26mm equivalent wide-angle field of view, a 1/2.74-inch sensor, and 0.8µm pixels.

The 32MP resolution provides a higher-resolution front-camera specification than the 12MP selfie cameras found on some newer Galaxy A-series models.

The front camera supports:

• 4K video at 30fps
• 1080p video at 30fps
• 1080p video at 60fps

This makes the front camera suitable for selfies, video calls, social media content, and high-resolution video recording.

Audio and Speakers

The Galaxy A55 5G features stereo speakers, providing separate left and right audio channels for a more immersive experience when watching videos, playing games, or listening to music.

There is no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Users who want to use wired headphones will therefore need compatible USB Type-C headphones or an appropriate USB Type-C adapter.

Wireless Connectivity

The phone supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, including dual-band Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.

Bluetooth connectivity is provided through Bluetooth 5.3, with support for A2DP and Low Energy (LE).

The Galaxy A55 5G also supports NFC, although NFC availability can vary by market or regional model.

For positioning and navigation, the phone supports:

• GPS
• Galileo
• GLONASS
• BDS
• QZSS

The smartphone does not include an FM radio.

USB Connectivity

The Galaxy A55 5G uses a USB Type-C 2.0 port.

It supports USB On-The-Go (OTG), allowing compatible peripherals and storage devices to be connected through the USB-C port.

The USB port can be used for charging, wired data transfer, and compatible accessories.

Sensors and Biometrics

The phone includes several sensors and biometric systems:

• Optical under-display fingerprint sensor
• Accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• Compass
• Virtual proximity sensing

The fingerprint scanner provides secure biometric authentication, while the accelerometer and gyroscope support screen rotation, motion detection, gaming, and other applications.

Virtual proximity sensing is used for proximity-related functions without relying on a conventional physical proximity sensor.

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy A55 5G is equipped with a 5,000mAh Li-Ion battery.

It supports 25W wired charging.

Although the charging speed is lower than the 45W charging supported by some newer Galaxy A-series models, the 5,000mAh capacity provides a substantial amount of battery capacity for everyday use.

Actual battery life depends on factors such as screen brightness, refresh rate, cellular reception, 5G usage, gaming, camera use, streaming, applications, and overall device settings.

Colors

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is available in:

• Iceblue
• Lilac
• Navy
• Lemon

Availability can vary depending on the market and storage configuration.

Model Numbers

The Galaxy A55 5G is available under several model numbers:

• SM-A556V
• SM-A556B
• SM-A556B/DS
• SM-A556E
• SM-A556E/DS
• SM-A5560

Different regional models can have variations in cellular bands, SIM configurations, NFC availability, and other connectivity specifications.

SAR Ratings

The supplied EU SAR values for the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G are:

• Head: 0.68 W/kg
• Body: 1.04 W/kg

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G – Key Specifications

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G combines a premium glass-and-aluminum design with a 6.6-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 5G connectivity, a 4nm Exynos 1480 processor, and a versatile triple-camera system.

Its 50MP main camera with OIS, 12MP ultrawide camera, and 5MP macro camera provide a flexible setup for everyday photography, while the 32MP front camera offers high-resolution selfies and 4K video recording.

The phone also includes stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, an under-display fingerprint sensor, IP67 protection, and a 5,000mAh battery.

One notable advantage over many newer smartphones is its microSDXC support, allowing users to expand the available storage using a memory card. The device also offers multiple RAM and storage configurations, including up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The main compromises include its 25W charging, relatively heavy 213-gram weight, and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack. Nevertheless, the combination of its AMOLED display, capable 4nm chipset, expandable storage, IP67 protection, OIS-equipped camera system, and large battery gives the Galaxy A55 5G a comprehensive feature set for everyday smartphone use.