Samsung Galaxy A55

Samsung Mar 15, 2024

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a 2024 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.6" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (403 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Exynos 1480 (4 nm process) with 4x 2.75GHz Cortex-78 cores and 4x 2.05GHz Cortex-55 cores, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Samsung Xclipse 530 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 13MP Wide Angle lens and 5MP Macro lens, plus a 32MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery with 25W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 14, upgradable to 18. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy A55
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy A55
Launch DateFriday, March 15, 2024
Release Year2024
Dimensions161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight213 g
Volume102.25 cm³
Available Colors
  • Navy
  • Iceblue
  • Lilac
  • Lemon

Samsung Galaxy A55 was released on Friday, March 15, 2024. The phone measures 161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm with a volume of 102.25 cm³ and weighs 213g. It features a 6.6" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (403 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon.

Display

Size6.6"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
Pixel Density403 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Samsung Galaxy A55 features a 6.6" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (403 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ), 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy A55 features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes compass.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging25W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 25W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetExynos 1480
CPU
  • 4x 2.75GHz Cortex-78
  • 4x 2.05GHz Cortex-55
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 4 nm
  • max freq: 2.75 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUSamsung Xclipse 530
RAM & Storage8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A55 Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score713,393 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is equipped with Exynos 1480 built on 4 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 4x 2.75GHz Cortex-78 and 4x 2.05GHz Cortex-55. Graphics processing is handled by Samsung Xclipse 530. The device comes with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 713,393 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A55 is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy A55 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Samsung Galaxy A55 comes with Bluetooth 5.3 supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), HOGP, APT-x, LDAC, Apt-x Adaptive. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A55 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM). The Samsung Galaxy A55 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy A55 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy A55 supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
Video Features
  • EIS

The Samsung Galaxy A55 features a 3-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.56" size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy A55 also includes a 13MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 5MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy A55 uses a 32MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture featuring 1/2.8" sensor size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy A55's camera system includes 2x2 OCL, Pro Video Mode, 4K Video.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

108
Overall
110
Photo
117
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Sony IMX906
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI 2
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.56"

Resolution: 13 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX258
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.06"

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 32 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX616
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.8"

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 2x2 OCL
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • AutoFraming
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • All Pixel Omni- Directional PDAF
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits
  • DOL HDR

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version14
Max OS Version18

The Samsung Galaxy A55 runs on Android 14 and is upgradable to 18. It is powered by the Exynos 1480 chipset with 4x 2.75GHz Cortex-78, 4x 2.05GHz Cortex-55 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 319.00
USD 345.67
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 350.95
USD 380.29
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 299.99
USD 299.99
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 311.50
USD 311.50
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 254.00
USD 330.45
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 480.03
USD 624.52
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon DE EUR 319.00
USD 345.67
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 350.95
USD 380.29
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 299.99
USD 299.99
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 311.50
USD 311.50
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 254.00
USD 330.45
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 480.03
USD 624.52
256 GB 12 GB