Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Full Specs, Pros and Comparisons

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (region dependent)
3G BandsHSDPA (region dependent)
4G BandsLTE (region dependent) with Carrier Aggregation
5G BandsSub-6 (SA/NSA; region dependent)
SpeedHSPA, LTE-A, 5G
SIM TypeDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Single SIM + eSIM (market dependent)
eSIMYes (market dependent)
Dual Active (DSDA)No (DSDS)
5G ArchitectureSA/NSA (Sub-6)
Carrier AggregationYes (market dependent)
MIMO (Cellular)4×4 on select bands (market dependent)
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes (operator dependent)
Satellite SOSNo

Launch

AnnouncedMarch 11, 2024
StatusAvailable (Released March 2024)

Body

Dimensions161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Thickness8.2 mm
Weight~213 g
BuildAluminum frame; Gorilla Glass Victus+ front & back
Front GlassGorilla Glass Victus+
Back MaterialGorilla Glass Victus+
FrameAluminum (flat)
SIM TrayHybrid dual-SIM + microSD (market dependent)
IP RatingIP67 dust/water resistant
MIL-STD—
Cooling (VC area)—
Haptics MotorLinear (type not disclosed)
Notification LEDNo

Display

Type6.6" Super AMOLED, 120 Hz, Vision Booster
LTPO Range (Hz)— (non-LTPO 60–120 Hz)
Size6.6 inches
Resolution1080 × 2340 (FHD+), 19.5:9
Pixel Density (ppi)~390–396 ppi
Refresh Rate (Hz)120 Hz
Touch Sampling (Hz)—
Touch Latency (ms)—
Brightness (typ)—
Brightness (peak)~1000 nits (HBM/claimed)
PWM Dimming (Hz)—
DC Dimming—
HDR StandardHDR10+ playback (app dependent)
10-bit / 12-bit10-bit pipeline (marketing)
Color Gamut—
DeltaE (avg)—
Screen-to-body %~84%
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus+
AOD / Stylus SupportAlways-On Display; No stylus

Platform

OSAndroid 14 at launch; upgradeable (One UI)
UI / SkinOne UI
Update PolicyUp to 4 Android OS upgrades & 5 years of security updates
ChipsetExynos 1480 (4 nm)
Process (nm)4 nm
CPUOcta-core (4× Cortex-A78 + 4× Cortex-A55)
GPUXclipse 530 (RDNA-based)
NPU / AI TOPS—
ISP FeaturesNight/portrait AI enhancements
DRM (Widevine)L1

Memory

Card SlotmicroSDXC (shared slot, market dependent)
Internal Storage128 GB / 256 GB
Storage TypeUFS (version not disclosed)
RAM6 / 8 / 12 GB (market dependent)
RAM TypeLPDDR (not disclosed)
Virtual RAM (DRE)RAM Plus supported
Read / Write Speed—
File System (SD/USB)exFAT/NTFS (host dependent)

Main Camera

Wide Sensor50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide Sensor12 MP, f/2.2, 123°
Telephoto Sensor—
Macro/Depth Sensor5 MP macro, f/2.4
Pixel Binning4-in-1 (12.5 MP output)
OIS / EISOIS + EIS (video)
FlashLED
ModesNightography, Portrait, Pro, Single Take*
Video4K@30fps; 1080p@30/60fps
10-bit/LOG/HDRHDR10+ playback; SDR recording
Slow Motion720p high-fps (mode dependent)
StabilizationOIS + EIS

*Feature availability can vary by region and software version.

Selfie Camera

Sensor32 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8"
FeaturesPortrait, Night, HDR
Video4K@30fps; 1080p@30/60fps
StabilizationEIS (limited)

Sound

LoudspeakerStereo speakers
Speaker PlacementBottom + earpiece
3.5mm jackNo
Hi-Res Audio—
Dolby/Dirac/SpatialDolby Atmos (software)
MicsDual microphone array
Recorder Codecs—
FM RadioNo (market dependent)

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 6 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi FeaturesHotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi MIMO2×2 (market/SoC capability)
Bluetooth5.3
BT CodecsSBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec
UWBNo
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Dual-Band GNSSYes
NFCYes (market dependent)
InfraredNo
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0 (OTG)
USB FeaturesOTG; no DP Alt-Mode (market dependent)
Wired AccessoriesUSB-C audio (dongle)

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer (market dependent)
FingerprintUnder-display (optical)
Face UnlockSoftware face unlock
Temperature SensorNo
Color Spectrum—

Battery

TypeLi-ion (non-removable)
Capacity (mAh)5000 mAh
Cells1-cell
Chemistry—
Charging (W)25 W wired (USB-PD/PPS)
Charging StandardSamsung Super Fast Charging 25W
Charger in BoxNo (region dependent)
Bypass Charging—
Battery Health Engine—
Wireless ChargingNo
Reverse ChargingNo
0–50% Time~30–35 min (typical)
0–100% Time~85–95 min (typical)
Cycle Rating—

Misc

ColorsAwesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Navy (availability varies)
ModelsSM-A556B / SM-A556E and variants
SAR (EU)Head ~0.68 W/kg, Body ~1.04 W/kg
SAR (US)Head ~0.91 W/kg, Body ~0.65 W/kg
PriceMarket dependent (frequent offers in India)
Launch RegionGlobal
WarrantyStandard regional
Sustainability—
Repairability Score—

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Metal frame + Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
  • Excellent 6.6" 120Hz Super AMOLED with good outdoor visibility
  • 50MP OIS main camera is reliable day & night
  • Big 5000 mAh battery with consistent endurance
  • Stereo speakers, IP67, eSIM + microSD (market dependent)
  • Long software support (up to 4 OS / 5 yrs security)
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC

Cons

  • No wireless charging
  • 25W charging is slower than rivals
  • No telephoto camera
  • No Wi-Fi 6E/6 GHz; no UWB
  • Charger not included in many regions

Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy A54
SpecGalaxy A55Galaxy A54
Display6.6" AMOLED 120Hz6.4" AMOLED 120Hz
ChipsetExynos 1480Exynos 1380
Main Camera50 MP OIS + 12 UW + 5 Macro50 MP OIS + 12 UW + 5 Macro
Selfie32 MP 4K32 MP 4K
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Storage/RAM128/256 + up to 12GB128/256 + up to 8GB
microSDYes (hybrid)Yes (hybrid)
IP RatingIP67IP67
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, BT 5.3, NFCWi-Fi 6, BT 5.3, NFC
Samsung Galaxy A55 vs OnePlus Nord CE4
SpecGalaxy A55Nord CE4
Display6.6" AMOLED 120Hz6.7" AMOLED 120Hz
ChipsetExynos 1480Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Main Camera50 MP OIS + 12 UW + 5 Macro50 MP OIS + 8 UW
Battery5000 mAh5500 mAh
Charging25W wired100W wired
Storage/RAM128/256 + up to 12GB128/256 + up to 12GB
microSDYes (hybrid)No
IP RatingIP67IP54
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, BT 5.3, NFCWi-Fi 6, BT 5.4, NFC

FAQs

What are the headline specs?

6.6" Super AMOLED 120Hz, Exynos 1480, 50MP OIS triple camera, 5000 mAh battery, IP67, stereo speakers.

Does Galaxy A55 support microSD cards?

Yes in many regions via a hybrid SIM tray (up to 1TB); availability may vary by market.

How many Android updates will it get?

Up to 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates (Samsung policy for this model).

Is there wireless charging?

No, only 25W wired charging.

Which Bluetooth audio codecs are supported?

SBC, AAC and Samsung Scalable Codec (aptX support typically not offered on Samsung A-series).

Does it have Wi-Fi 6E?

No, it supports Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz), not 6E/6 GHz.

Is the display protected?

Yes, it uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ and the phone is IP67 rated.

Final Note

Galaxy A55 nails the essentials: premium build, dependable 50MP OIS camera, smooth 120Hz AMOLED, and long software support. Charging is conservative and there’s no telephoto or wireless charging, but if you want a durable, balanced mid-ranger with IP67 and microSD/eSIM in many regions, the A55 remains a safe, long-term pick.