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Samsung Galaxy A55
  • Operating system

    Android 14

  • Screen size

    6.6 in

  • Processor frequency

    2.75 GHz

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Samsung's flagship smartphone is still the S range, but the Korean firm has not forgotten that many users don't want to spend a lot of money on a phone, and that the mid-range has its fans. The Galaxy A55 doesn't skimp on promises, but remains a little more affordable in terms of price.

The design of this Galaxy A55 shows little change from the previous version, the A54. However, we can see a very high level of finish, with beautiful materials and pleasant ergonomics, and a responsive fingerprint reader under the screen. However, glass and aluminum don't play well with the smartphone's weight, which clearly exceeds 200 grams on the scales, and its somewhat prominent dimensions. Although not waterproof, the Galaxy A55 has IP67 certification against dust and water splashes: otherwise, the smartphone's connectivity is complete, with a micro-SD port and support for eSIM cards.

With a 6.6-inch panel, this Galaxy A55 offers a large display surface, with good resolution (1080 by 2340 pixels) and a refresh rate that can go up to 120 Hz for maximum fluidity. Well-defined, the screen also offers particularly accurate color rendering, with a short trip to the settings to opt for the natural mode. Brightness is good enough for almost any situation, despite some glare in bright sunlight. Afterglow is otherwise imperceptible, and contrast is virtually infinite.

In terms of performance, the Samsung A55 features a new processor, which proves to be very good for classic use, between social networking and web surfing, with no worries about slowdowns. When it comes to games, the latest ones can run in decent conditions, but you'll sometimes have to sacrifice a few details for maximum fluidity.

For photography, Samsung has opted for three sensors, but only the main module and the ultra-wide-angle module are worth the effort, the third (macro) being rather anecdotal. The main sensor performs well in the right conditions, with a little noise and a slight lack of contrast, but the details are there for a flattering final result. In dark or nocturnal environments, the processing does its job and the shots remain usable without much concern. If this sensor produces photos with 12.5 million pixels, it is possible to exploit it to the full with 50 million pixels, but apart from cropping, the gain is not very noticeable. The ultra-wide-angle module struggles more, with concerns about the edges of the image and, more generally, a lack of sharpness. As for the rest, the front-facing sensor produces fine selfies: as for portrait mode, just beware of its slightly too pronounced effects. Video capture goes up to 4K resolution, with decent fluidity.

When it comes to autonomy, Samsung has hit the nail on the head, equipping this Galaxy A55 with a fine battery that will last a day and a half without ever having to worry about battery levels. The weak point lies rather in recharging, which unfortunately takes longer than an hour. A charger is not supplied.

Review of the Samsung Galaxy A55 done by Julien Hany the 2024/08/22

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Key points

Screen size

6.6 in

Processor frequency

2.75 GHz

RAM (Version 128GB 8GB RAM, Single Sim)

8192 MB

Internal storage (Version 128GB 8GB RAM, Single Sim)

128 GB

Photo resolution

50 MP

Video resolution

1080 p

Photo resolution (Front camera)

32 MP

Capacity

5000 mAh

Rugged

Yes

Weak points

Weight

213 oz

SAR

1.037 W/kg

Audio

No

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Technical specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A55 has several versions, you will find the features of the 128GB 6GB RAM, Single Sim version then on the (128GB 6GB RAM, Dual sim, 128GB 8GB RAM, Single Sim, 128GB 8GB RAM, Dual Sim, 256GB 8GB RAM, Single Sim, 256GB 8GB RAM, Dual Sim, 256GB 12GB RAM, Single Sim, 256GB 12GB RAM, Dual Sim) alternative versions, only with features that are differents form the principal sheet.

General
Operating system Android 14
Available Yes
Released (US) March 2024
Original price (US) 369.99 $
Street price (EUR) 348 €
Design Candybar
Color
Blue
Yellow
Purple
SAR 1.037 W/kg
Rugged Yes
Type Waterproof
Dust
Ingress Protection IP 67
Display
Screen type Super AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 pixels
Screen size 6.6 in
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes
Colors 16 777 216
PPI 390
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 850
900
1700/2100
1900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 42 Mbit/s
CDMA No
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 700
800
850
900
1700/2100
1800
1900
2100

2500
2600
5G Yes
WiMAX No
Digital Camera / Video
Back camera Yes
3D No
Photo resolution 50 MP
Video resolution 1080 p
Flash Yes
Flash type LED
Features High Dynamic Range Mode (HDR)
Panorama
Front camera Yes
Photo resolution 32 MP
Front Flash No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer No
Ambient light sensor Yes
Fingerprint Yes
Size and weight
77.4 in
8.2 in
161.1 in
213 oz
Samsung Galaxy A55
Height 161.1 in
Width 77.4 in
Thickness 8.2 in
Weight 213 oz
Hardware
CPU Samsung Exynos 1480
Processor frequency 2.75 GHz
Core number Octo Core
RAM 6144 MB
Internal storage 128 GB
Removable storage Yes
Memory card microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11a
802.11ac
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi hotspot Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)
Low Energy (LE)
GPS Yes
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
USB connector type Type-C
USB features USB charging
Mass storage device
Audio No
HDMI No
DLNA No
NFC No
Dual SIM No
eSIM Yes
Infrared No
Multimedia
Music player Yes
Video player Yes
Radio No
FM Transmitter No
Battery
Battery type Lithium-ion
Capacity 5000 mAh
Qi wireless charging No
Quick Charge Yes
Connectivity
Dual SIM Yes
Hardware
RAM 8192 MB
Internal storage 128 GB
Hardware
RAM 8192 MB
Internal storage 128 GB
Connectivity
Dual SIM Yes
Hardware
RAM 8192 MB
Internal storage 256 GB
Hardware
RAM 8192 MB
Internal storage 256 GB
Connectivity
Dual SIM Yes
Hardware
RAM 12288 MB
Internal storage 256 GB
Hardware
RAM 12288 MB
Internal storage 256 GB
Connectivity
Dual SIM Yes



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