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Samsung
Galaxy A55
- 6.6-inch Super AMOLED
- Exynos 1480
- 213 g
- 5000 mAh
Available colors
Selected: Awesome Iceblue
Physical specifications
6.6"
Display size
213 g
Weight
161.1 mm
Height
77.4 mm
Width
8.2 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- March 11, 2024
- Released
- March 21, 2024
Display
- Display size
- 6.6"
- Display technology
- Super AMOLED
- Resolution
- 1080 × 2340
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Exynos 1480
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Expandable storage
- Yes
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Wired charging
- 25 W
- Charging standard
- Super Fast Charging
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2; Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4
- Front cameras
- Selfie · 32 MP · ƒ/2.2
Build & durability
- Ingress protection
- IP67
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- USB
- USB Type-C
- NFC
- Yes
- eSIM
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
A genuinely premium-feeling mid-ranger that ages gracefully thanks to a metal-and-glass build, a dependable main camera, and standout battery endurance, held back mainly by slow 25W wired-only charging and a pointless macro lens.
Category scores
Camera
7.5
A dependable, strong 50MP main camera and a genuinely high-resolution selfie sensor, undercut by a low-utility 5MP macro lens.
Battery and charging
8.5
A standout 5,000mAh cell that delivers day-and-a-half endurance for many owners even two years into ownership.
Performance
7.0
The Exynos 1480 handles daily tasks smoothly, with occasional micro-stutter under heavier multitasking.
Handling and portability
7.0
213g and a 6.6-inch display sit in typical large mid-range territory, secure in hand thanks to the aluminum frame.
Build quality
8.5
Aluminum-and-glass construction with IP67 resistance feels convincingly premium for the mid-range price point.
Value
8.0
Four years of OS updates and flagship-grade Knox security at mid-range pricing make this a strong long-term value pick.
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
- Four years of OS updates and flagship-grade Knox Vault security
Weaknesses
- 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
- Peak display brightness falls short of flagship-level outdoor visibility
Best for
- Buyers wanting the most premium-feeling mid-range Android build available
- Owners who prioritize battery endurance over fast charging speed
- Users who value flagship-grade security and long OS update support
- Photographers who mainly shoot daylight with a strong main and selfie camera
Less suitable for
- Buyers who specifically need fast wired or wireless charging
- Users who want the brightest possible outdoor display in this price range
- Photography enthusiasts who want a genuinely useful macro or telephoto lens
- Heavy multitaskers who want zero micro-stutter under sustained load
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Galaxy A34, A54, or older mid-range Android phones
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: The aluminum build, brighter AMOLED panel, and continued battery endurance represent a clear, worthwhile step up.
Current device: Buyers who specifically need fast or wireless charging
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: 25W wired-only charging remains the A55's most-cited drawback against faster-charging mid-range rivals.
Current device: Buyers comparing the A55 against the newer Galaxy A56
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: The A55's higher-resolution 32MP selfie camera is a genuine advantage, even as the A56 offers a newer chipset and faster charging.
Current device: Shoppers considering a used A55 versus a new budget phone
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Build quality and update longevity favor the A55, provided battery health is verified on a used unit first.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
AverageOne-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
HeavyHeavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
Casual gamingIt is better suited to lighter games and moderate visual settings than demanding 3D titles.
Bottom line
The Galaxy A55 5G continues to earn its reputation as one of the most convincingly premium-feeling mid-range phones on the market, with an aluminum-and-glass build, a dependable main camera, and standout battery endurance that holds up well even two years into ownership. Its clearest, most consistent compromise is slow 25W wired-only charging alongside a largely pointless macro lens. Buyers who prioritize build quality, battery life, and long-term software support over charging speed get the clearest benefit from choosing the A55.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE3G2G
- Colors
- Awesome IceblueAwesome LilacAwesome Lemon
- RAM
- 8 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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