Overall Score
78.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#429)78.0
Performance(#641)90.8
Camera(#815)82.8
Display(#688)92.5
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#601)82.2
Connectivity(#502)85.0
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A55
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A55 features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and a glass back, housed in an aluminum frame, weighing 213 grams.
- Its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, delivering vibrant visuals at a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- Powered by the Exynos 1480 chipset, it offers robust performance through an octa-core CPU and options for up to 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 32MP front camera enhances selfie quality significantly.
- With a 5000mAh battery, it supports 25W fast charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running Android 14 with One UI 6.1, it promises up to four major updates for longevity.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers but does not have a headphone jack.
- Available in multiple colors, the Galaxy A55 combines style and functionality effectively.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, March 11
Announced2024, March 11
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.6"
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1480 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUXclipse 530
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in)
Weight213 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
ColorsIceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass