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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
₦621,600
Brand: Samsung
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen
  • Camera 50MP Triple Camera / 32MP front
  • Memory 8/12GB RAM with 128/256GB ROM
  • Platform Exynos 1480 CPU / Android 14
  • Battery 5000mAh / 25W

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

8.5
  • Design, Built Quality 8 / 10
  • Display Quality 8 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 8 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is equipped with the exynos 1480 processor paired with the AMD Xclipse 530 GPU, marking an upgrade from the Exynos 1380 SoC found in its predecessor. It comes with 8GB of RAM as standard, with an option to increase to 12GB, supporting enhanced multitasking and overall system responsiveness. The device operates on Google Android 14, providing the latest software features and security updates.

The display measures 6.6 inches diagonally and offers a Full HD+ resolution, slightly larger than the 6.4-inch screen on the Galaxy A54. The panel is protected by Corning gorilla Glass Victus+, which improves resistance to scratches and impacts. The frame is constructed from aluminum, replacing the plastic frame used in the previous model, contributing to increased structural durability.

Camera capabilities include a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) to reduce motion blur in photos and videos. It is complemented by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens for wider field-of-view shots and a 5-megapixel macro sensor for close-up photography. The front-facing camera has a 32-megapixel sensor, designed for high-resolution selfies and video calls.Additional specifications include a battery capacity of 4,500mAh, supporting fast charging to reduce downtime. The device supports 5G connectivity and includes standard sensors such as an in-display fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.Storage options typically start at 128GB, with expandable memory via microSD card support.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands Global Model: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

USA Model: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G Network Bands Global Model: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

USA Model: 25, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed HSPA, LTE-A, 5G

LAUNCH

Also Known As Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Announced 2024, March 11
Status Available. Released 2024, March 15

BODY

Dimensions 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight 213 grams
Build Glass front (Corning Gorilla Victus+ / Glass back / Aluminum frame
- IP53 certified for dust and splash resistant
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
SIM Type Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type Super AMOLED / 120Hz / 1000 peak nits of brightness
Size 6.6 inches, (85.81% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (390 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 14, One UI 6.1
Chipset Exynos 1480
CPU Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU AMD Xclipse 530

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 8GB + 128GB / 8GB + 128GB / 12GB + 256GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 512GB via microSD card

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide: 12MP, f/2.2, 123˚ FoV
Macro: 5MP, F/2.4
Camera Features Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / panorama / Dual LED flash
Video Resolution 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 32-megapixel,
Camera Features HDR / FaceID
Video Resolution 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack Type No

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS + Galileo

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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