Galaxy A55 in Awesome Iceblue, Front + Back view

Official manufacturer render.

Samsung

Galaxy A55

Phone2024Released
  • 213 g

Available colors

Selected: Awesome Iceblue

Physical specifications

Display size

213 g

Weight

161.1 mm

Height

77.4 mm

Width

8.2 mm

Thickness

19:9

Aspect ratio

Everyday usability

Estimated from device dimensions and weight.

  • One-handed use

    Average

    One-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Good

    Generally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.

  • Carry comfort

    Heavy

    Heavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.

  • Reading and media

    More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.

  • Gaming

    Insufficient data

    The available specifications are not detailed enough to assess demanding-game performance reliably.

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Galaxy A55 5G User Experience

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Buying guide FAQ

Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.

What’s new in Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) compared with Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023)?

Published changes versus Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023) include a weight change of +11 g and a body size change of +2.9 mm height and +0.7 mm width. These are specification differences, not measured real-world scores.

Is it worth upgrading from Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023) to Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024)?

An upgrade is easiest to justify if you care about a weight change of +11 g and a body size change of +2.9 mm height and +0.7 mm width. If those areas already meet your needs on Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023), the move is optional rather than urgent.

Who should buy Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024)?

Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) fits buyers who want a larger phone for media and reach and people moving up from Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023). This is an editorial reading of size and published differences, not a personalized recommendation.

Who should keep Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023)?

Keep Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023) if you do not need the listed generation changes. Moving to Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) makes more sense when the listed upgrades match what you actually use.

What are the biggest improvements on Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024)?

The clearest published improvements are a weight change of +11 g and a body size change of +2.9 mm height and +0.7 mm width. Treat these as catalog differences rather than ranked review scores.

What are the biggest drawbacks of Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024)?

Relative to the previous generation, trade-offs visible in the catalog include a heavier body than the previous generation. Other drawbacks may exist outside these specifications.

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Models and configurations

Colors
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Dimensions and specifications are based on manufacturer-published data. Learn more in our Methodology