Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Review

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Main Features

Launched in March 2024

6.6" - 390 PPI

3 Cameras

Exynos 1480 Chipset

128/256 GB Storage

5000 mAh Battery

213 g (7.51 oz)

Replaced Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Replaced by Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Expected OS Support Ends in: 2.9 year(s)

Expected Security Support Ends in: 3.9 year(s)

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Overview

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is a Android phone with a 50.0 MP main camera and a 32.0 MP selfie camera. Galaxy A55 5G features a 6.6" sized Super AMOLED screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. Samsung released Galaxy A55 5G to market in March 2024.

Samsung replaced the older Samsung Galaxy A54 5G with this model and later Galaxy A55 5G was replaced with Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A55 5G is a member of Samsung's Galaxy A5 series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Samsung Galaxy A5 Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Compare	March 2025	6.7"	3 (50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G	March 2024	6.6"	3 (50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP)	213 g (7.51 oz)
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Compare	March 2023	6.4"	3 (50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP)	202 g (7.13 oz)
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Compare	September 2021	6.5"	4 (64 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP)	189 g (6.67 oz)
Samsung Galaxy A52 Compare	March 2021	6.5"	4 (64 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP)	189 g (6.67 oz)
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Compare	March 2021	6.5"	4 (64 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP)	189 g (6.67 oz)

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

Recent Model (March 2024)

High Screen Refresh rate of 120 Hz

High Max Screen Brightness of 1000 nits

HDR Support (HDR10+)

Large 6.6" Screen

Always-on Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

IP67 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (in-display)

8/12GB RAM

128/256 GB Storage

External Memory card slot (Up to 1024 GB)

5000 mAh Battery

Fast Charging Support (55% in 30 min)

50 MP Main Camera

4K Video Recording Up to Up to 30FPS

240 FPS (720p) Slow Motion recording

3 (50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP) Rear Lenses

Bokeh Mode

Pro Shooting Mode

32 MP Selfie Camera

4K Video (30p) with Selfie Camera

Bluetooth v5.3

2 SIM Slots

eSIM Support

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

Dolby Atmos Support

Barometer Sensor

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

CONs

Heavy at 213 g (7.51 oz)

Most Popular Alternatives to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A5 Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Compare	Samsung	6.5"	189 g (6.67 oz)
Samsung Galaxy A52 Compare	March 2021	6.5"	189 g (6.67 oz)
Samsung Galaxy A51 Compare	December 2019	6.5"	172 g (6.07 oz)
Samsung Galaxy M15 Compare	April 2024	6.5"	217 g (7.65 oz)
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G Compare	May 2024	6.6"	222 g (7.83 oz)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Compare	July 2024	6.7"	187 g (6.6 oz)
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G Compare	June 2020	6.5"	187 g (6.6 oz)
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Compare	January 2024	6.6"	240 g (8.47 oz)

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Features and Specification

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G was released in March 2024, following the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G. This device is in the early phase of its lifecycle. You can expect approximately 4 more years of security update support.

Here is the timeline of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G series:

Samsung Galaxy A52 5GMarch 2021

Samsung Galaxy A52March 2021

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5GSeptember 2021

Samsung Galaxy A54 5GMarch 2023

Samsung Galaxy A55 5GMarch 2024

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GMarch 2025

GENERAL
Brand	Samsung
Launch Date	March 2024
Product Series	Samsung Galaxy A5
Predecessor Model	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Successor Model	Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Operating System	Android 14
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	161.1 mm (6.34")
Width	77.4 mm (3.05")
Thickness	8.2 mm (0.32")
Weight	213 g (7.51 oz)
Waterproof	IP67
Available Colors	White Blue Purple Yellow
Rear Material	Glass
Frame Material	Metal
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.6"
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels
PPI	390
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	1000 nits
HDR Support	HDR10+
Screen Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
Screen-to-Body Ratio	85.8%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display
CHIPSET
Chipset	Exynos 1480
CPU Cores	8 (4 + 4)
Architecture	4 cores @2 GHz: Cortex-A55 4 cores @2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78
Max Clock	2750 MHz
L3 Cache	4 MB
Lithography Process	4 nm
Graphics	Samsung Xclipse 530
GPU Clock	1300 MHz
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	8/12 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5
Memory Clock	2750 MHz
Channels	4
Storage Size	128/256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 3.1
Memory Card	Up to 1024 GB
Max Memory Card	Up to 1024 GB
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh
Max Charging Power	25 W
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	No
Reverse Charging	No
Fast Charging	Yes (55% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:15 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	50 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	LED
Image Stabilization	Optical
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 30 FPS
HD Video	Up to 60 FPS
Slow Motion	240 FPS (720p)
Angle of View	123°
Camera Set-up	3 (50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP)
Ultra-wide Camera	12 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Pixel size: 1.12 micron Sensor: 1/3.06"
Macro Camera	5 MP Aperture: f/2.4
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	32.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.2
Focal Length	26 mm
Pixel Size	0.8 microns
Sensor Size	1/2.74"
Video Resolution	2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Bluetooth Features	LE
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	2
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC
Infrared Port