Samsung Galaxy A55; Price, Specification, Pro and Cons

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G; Detailed Specification, Pros and Cons

Samsung Galaxy A55 is a mid-range camera-centric smartphone, with a decent processor. A55 has a premium look, mixed-bag performance and useability. Let's dive into details and find out why it must be your next smartphone.

Samsung A55 5G

Name of Device

Device Name	Samsung Galaxy A55
Model Name	SM-A556

Release Date

15th March 2024,

Design and Build Quality

Material used Front	Gorilla Glass Victus+
Material Used Back	Gorilla Glass
Frame Build	Alumunium Frame
Dimensions and Weight	161.1x77.48.2 mm  and 213g
Ergonomics and Handling	Good
Colour Options and Aesthetic Appeal	Iceblue, Lilac, Navy and Lemon

 

Display

Screen Size	6.6 inches
Type	Super AMOLED, HDR 10+
Resolution	1080x3240 pixels and 120Hz
Pixel Density	390 ppi
Brightness	1000 nits (HBM)

 

Hardware and Performance

RAM	6/8/12GB
ROM	128GB and 256 GB
Chipset	Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPU	Octa Core
GPU	Xclip 530
Benchmark Results	AnTuTU: 726,158 (v10)
Gaming performance	Mid
Multitasking Capabilities	Mid
Heat Management	1.7 X Vapor Chamber cooling system

 

Main Cameras

Specifications	Triple  50MP, f/1.8 wide 12MP, f/2.2 ultrawide 5MP, f/2.4 macro
Photo quality	Above average
Video Quality	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features	LED Flash, panorama, HDR
AI and Editing Capabilities	Advanced AI Signal Processing (ISP)

 

Front Camera

Specifications	32MP, f/2.2
Photo quality	Above average
Video Quality	4K@30fps and 1080p@30/60fps
Features	-
AI and Editing Capabilities	Advanced AI Signal Processing (ISP)

 

Software and User Experience

Operating System	Android 14, up to 4 major upgrades and 5 years of security update
UI	One UI 6.1
Pre-installed app or Bloatware	Samsung Tutor, Samsung Pass, Samsung Shop, Smart Thing, Global Goals, Galaxy Store, Spotify, Facebook, My Galaxy etc

 

Features

Sensors	accelerometer, fingerprint (under display optical),  gyro, virtual proximity sensing
Additional UI feature	Circle to search

 

Battery

Battery Capacity	5000mAh (Li-ion)
Real-World usage	13:30min
Screen-on time	Yes
Charging Speed	25KW
Wireless	NO

 

Sound

Loudspeakers

very good

 

Network

Tech (Cellular Network)	GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11, duel-band, Wi-fi direct
Bluetooth	5.3,
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS BDS GALILEO, QZSS
USB	Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5 mm Jack	No
Radio	No
NFC	Yes (market depends)

SD slot	yes (uses shared SIM slot)

Pricing and Value

Variant	Price (INR)
8GB RAM/ 128GB ROM 8GB RAM/ 256GB ROM 12GB RAM/ 256GB ROM	39,999/- Amazon 42,999/- Amazon 45,999/- Amazon

 

Pro & Cons

Pros	Cons
Affordable Good display OS upgrade for 4 years Dust and water resistance expandable storage 5 years of security update Good cameras	Battery life  Not ideal for heavy users  No 3.5mm headphone jack  Sd card shares 2nd sim
Overall Rating	8.3/10

 

Digital Magic Guru Thoughts

If you are looking for an affordable handset that does the basics well, you can go for it. The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is a great choice for office-going people. It comes with good features and delivers decent overall performance.

But it has its own cons that did bug me a little SD card slot uses a shared SIM slot and it does not come with a 3.5mm earphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy A55 does deliver a promising value-for-money product.