Samsung Galaxy A55: Features, Specs, Price, and Launch Details
Among the most-awaited midrange Galaxy A series phones from Samsung is the Samsung Galaxy A55. Compared with the older model, the new version is loaded with numerous improvements and enhancements, which hence places it as one of the strongest contenders in the mid-range market. A few of them are discussed in detail in the paragraphs that follow:
Samsung Galaxy A55 in the mid-range market, contemporary with most of the recent approach on styles, expresses the commitment from Samsung’s minimalist aesthetics.
| Body: 161.1×77.4×8.2mm, 213g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, dust/water resistant. | |||||||
| Display: 6.60″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1080x2340px resolution. | |||||||
| Chipset: Exynos 1480, Octa-core (4×2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Xclipse 530. | |||||||
| Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; microSDXC. | |||||||
| OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1. | |||||||
| Rear camera: Wide (main) – 50 MP, Ultra wide angle – 12 MP | |||||||
| Macro: 5 MP. | |||||||
| Front camera: 32 MP. | |||||||
| Video capture: Rear camera – 4K, Front camera – 4K. | |||||||
| Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Hybrid Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 6, NFC. | |||||||
| Battery: 5000mAh; 25W wired. | |||||||
| Misc: Fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, virtual proximity sensing during calls. |
Screen Display and Quality:
The Galaxy A55 will feature 6.4-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+ resolution at 2400 x 1080 pixels. So, brighter, deepest blacks along with rich colors will be on time for streaming, gaming, and reading.
Refresh Rate: It has a 120Hz refresh rate; scrolling is as smooth and responds really well for the gamers, and it feels much more ergonomic to use compared to 60Hz displays.
Protection and Durability
Gorilla Glass: The device has protection through Gorilla Glass that protects the phone from scratches and minor drops. One does not get worried about using the phone daily, so this is a very reliable feature.
Back Finish: The soft-coated back panel looks classy and does not get smudges or fingerprints because this surface does not lose its look with time.
Build Material: The frame uses polycarbonate material—very light and the one that is very strong—making the device slim and ergonomic, though perhaps not luxury equipment like in the higher priced models in the category.
The Galaxy A55, therefore, brings a premium design and display for customers demanding this approach at an affordable price point.
Camera Features
The Samsung Galaxy A55 dual rear camera, as an instance, is meant to cover so many photography situations:
Wide (Main) Camera: 50MP This primary sensor has very high resolution, which promises clarity and richness in terms of images with good color reproduction and high sharpness in a wide range of lighting.
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera: 12MP Capture much more of the view with that ultra-wide-angle lens. Its best suited for extremely wide vistas, group shots, and even more dynamic shots where one needs to grab a large side. These cameras combined are pretty versatile for photography on the product—the main camera is really good for clarity, but the ultra-wide camera is flexibility to create more dramatic angles.
Performance
The Galaxy A55 is powered by the latest Samsung’s Exynos 1480 chipset with 4nm architecture. It can be viewed as a quantum leap in performance as well as power efficiency compared to its predecessor.
Multi-tasking: The new Samsung Galaxy A55 does just fine with jobs of multiple applications with 8GB RAM, so it is the perfect productive and entertainment tool.
Gaming: Casual titles like Call of Duty Mobile do the job; they’d likely need to be dialed in a bit more, however, for more demanding titles.
Software: Runs on Android 14 and Samsung’s One UI 6.1, so the software is clean and very customizable.
Upgrades are given to Android for 4 years and security patches for 5 years by Samsung to ensure the product is relevant long into the future.
Battery Life
A55 packs in an incredible 5000mAh battery that delivers flawless usage without having to recharge the battery all the time.
Efficiency: Power handlings from Exynos 1480 assure you get more efficient results that help in reaching up to 24 hours of usage with single charge.
Charging: It offers Fast Charging at 25W, and it is fully charged through the Samsung-certified charger in around 90 minutes. There is no charging dock provided for this device and has to be bought.
Audio and Connectivity
Audio setup and connectivity have been the area where flexibility had all its focus.
Speakers : It lets have stereo sound; Dolby Atmos really makes the media feel a lot richer; bass can be a bit limited.
EarJack: No, 3.5mm; go wireless.
Bluetooth: 5.3 Bluetooth; connections are strong; solid codecs like aptX and LDAC work on the device.
Galaxy A55 offers a 5G network connection to encourage download speeds and smooth streaming.
Storage
The A55 has the storage to house images, videos, and apps with plenty of space. The configurations of this device include 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage, and it can go up to 1 TB with the expansion using a microSD.
Price and Market Position
Galaxy A55 is in the mid-range. It can start at a price of ₹ 28,000 but will go on up to ₹ 33,000 in India. It can be marketed as competitive to those who want flagship features sans the price of a flagship.
Target Audience
Galaxy A55 appeals to a broad section of users for it is:
Casual Users: They require good performance for everyday usage.
Photography Enthusiasts: They require good camera imaging quality without burning holes in their pocket by spending money on expensive phones.
Gamers: These are simply casual games players who would just like to play casually while the graphics are okay in terms of intensity.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 has improved quite a lot in almost all aspects except for a few. It is a balance between performance, quality of the display and innovation in the camera with an affordable pricing. Some minor drawbacks- it does not bundle with a charger and the audio quality isn’t so good. This is one of the key contenders in the mid-range category, hence ensuring some pretty great user experience.
