Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy A55
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.6-inch | 6.6-inch |
| Dimensions | 78.1 mm × 161.3 mm × 8.2 mm | 77.4 mm × 161.1 mm × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Exynos 1480 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 32 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G | 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.6-inch | 6.6-inch |
| Dimensions | 78.1 mm × 161.3 mm × 8.2 mm | 77.4 mm × 161.1 mm × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Exynos 1480 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 32 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G | 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy A34
14 g lighter
Width
Galaxy A34
0.7 mm wider · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy A34 vs Galaxy A55 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy A55
Strengths
- Genuinely premium aluminum-and-glass build for a mid-range price
- Standout 5,000mAh battery that holds up well even two years into ownership
- Dependable 50MP main camera with strong daylight and low-light results
Compromises
- 25W wired charging with no wireless option feels slow for the category
- 5MP macro camera is widely viewed as a low-utility addition
- Mushy haptic feedback compared with the otherwise premium feel