The Galaxy A55 is here with a new chip, tweaked design, and not much else.
Galaxy A55 5G Intro
Samsung has just announced its latest mid-range champs, with the more well-equipped and high-end of the two being, of course, the Galaxy A55 5G (Yes, Samsung still insists on putting «5G» after the name).
This new generation comes with a few upgrades sprinkled throughout, which, combined together, manage to accumulates meaningful update to the A5x series. That being said, don’t expect to see anything groundbreaking, especially if you are coming from a Galaxy A54 5G.
New chipset: Exynos 1480
A refreshed design with slightly larger body
Higher glass durability
Metal frame instead of plastic
8GB of RAM
Table of Contents:
Specs
Design and Colors
Display
Camera
Performance
Software
Battery and Charging
Audio Quality
Alternatives
SummaryGalaxy A55 5G Specs
The Galaxy A55’s specs are somewhat unexciting. The clear changes are the size, chipset, and the slight increase in the display size. There’s also the longer software support, which could be the most viable reason for upgrading to the A55 5G besides the new processor.
SpecsGalaxy A55 5G
Size and Weight 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2mm
213g
Display 6.6″ AMOLED
120Hz variable refresh rate
Vision Boost
Processor Exynos 1480
Software Android 14
Cameras 50MP main, f/1.8 aperture
12MP ultra-wide, f/2.2
5MP macro, f/2.4
32MP front, f/2.2
Battery Size 5,000 mAh
Charging Speeds 25W via cable
No wireless charging
Prices 8/128GB for $449-$500
Galaxy A55 5G Design & Colors
The Galaxy «A» series has kept a look that’s so close to Samsung’s flagship «S» series that some might even have trouble distinguishing it from the more premium lineup. This time around, however, the Galaxy A55 5G comes with one small but visible change in its design that makes it stand out from Samsung’s other models.
More specifically, we are talking about that bump on the right side of the frame, which houses the volume and power buttons. Some are calling this bump the «Key Island», which has a nice ring to it if we do say so ourselves.
This is a design that Samsung first tested on the Galaxy A15 and A25, which were released at the end of 2023 and are even more budget-friendly. It seems the company thought it would fit in nicely to its mid-range lineup, and we kind of agree. We will let you know if our opinion changes once we get to spend some time with the phone though.
Size-wize, the A55 is a bit larger than its predecessor, measuring at 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2mm vs the 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2mm that is the Galaxy A54 5G. It is also a bit heavier, with 213g to its name compared to the 202g of last year’s model.
Protection-wise, the A55 5G’s display is made with Gorilla Glass Victus (upgrading from Gorilla Glass 5), which is more resistant to scratches and shattering. We are happy to see that IP67 dust and water resistance rating persists with this new generation too, as it is the best protection against the elements that you get at this price point.
Colors-wize, there are four options available. Here are the Galaxy A55 5G colors:
Awesome Iceblue
Awesome Lemon
Awesome Lilac
Awesome Navy
Here are images showcasing the A55 5G in all four colors:
As far as the Galaxy A55 5G unboxing experience goes, Samsung is rather simplistic on that end, unlike some other players like OnePlus.
