Engineering:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

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Short description: 2024 Android-based smartphone by Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy Quantum5
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesSamsung Galaxy A series
ModelSM-A5560, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A556V
Compatible networksGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
First releasedMarch 15, 2024; 23 months ago (2024-03-15)
DiscontinuedMarch 2, 2025; 12 months ago (2025-03-02)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy A15
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions161.1 mm (6.34 in) H
77.4 mm (3.05 in) W
8.2 mm (0.32 in) D
Mass213 g (7.5 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Current: Android 16 with One UI 8.0
System on chipExynos 1480
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUXclipse 530
Memory8 and 12 GB RAM
Storage128 and 256 GB
BatteryLi-Ion 5000 mAh
ChargingSuper Fast charging 25W
Data inputs
Display6.6 in (170 mm)
2527200 1080 × 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
Always On
Rear camera
  • Primary: Sony IMX 906; 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
  • Ultrawide: Sony IMX 258; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚, 1/3.06", 1.12µm
  • Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
  • LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera
  • Sony IMX 616; 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
  • 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
SoundStereo speakers
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct)
Bluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, LE)
Websitewww.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a55-5g/

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is a mid-range Android-based smartphone developed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series.[1][2] It was announced on March 11, 2024 alongside the Galaxy A35 5G, and was released and available on March 15, 2024.[3][4][5][6][7]

In South Korea, the device is sold as the Galaxy Quantum5, announced and released on September 1, 2024.[8]

Specifications

Design

The front is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+. The back is made of Gorilla Glass Victus+ and the frame is made of aluminium. It marks the return of the aluminum frame for the first time since the relaunching of the Galaxy A series.[9] It also features IP67 dust and water resistance. The design of the Galaxy A55 5G features a flat frame and the Key Island.[10]

Galaxy A55 5G

Hardware

Processor and Memory

The Galaxy A55 5G is equipped with the in-house Exynos 1480 SoC, which features the Xclipse 530 graphics processing unit, co-developed with AMD and based on the RDNA 2 architecture.[11] It is paired with 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM (with the latter a first for the overall Galaxy A series[12]) and 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage. It supports expandable storage via microSD card.

Battery

The smartphone features a non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery with a 25 W fast charging support, similar with its predecessor.

Camera

The Galaxy A55 5G has a triple rear camera setup, including a 50 MP Sony IMX906 wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and optical image stabilization; a 12 MP Sony IMX258 ultrawide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a 123° field of view; and a 5 MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone also features a front-facing 32 MP Sony IMX616 wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Both main and front cameras can record video in 4K resolution at 30 fps.[13]

Ports and connectivity

On the bottom of the smartphone, there is a USB-C 2.0 port, two microphones and a loudspeaker. On the top, there is an additional microphone and, depending on the model, either a hybrid dual SIM tray (SIM 1 + SIM 2 or SIM 1 + microSD) or a single SIM tray.

Software

Alongside the Galaxy A15, Galaxy A25, and the Galaxy A35 5G, the device is slated to receive 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.[5] It also marks the last time these devices will receive this level of support, as its successors all had 6 years of support.[14]

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
A55 5G Android 14
(One UI 6.1) 		Android 15
(One UI 7.0)
May 2025[15] 		Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
September 2025[16]

References

  1. ↑ Rajesh, Pandey (9 February 2024). "Samsung Galaxy A55: News, leaks, price, and release window". https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-a55/. 
  2. ↑ Artur, Tomala. "Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Everything you need to know". https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2095733/samsung-galaxy-a55.html. 
  3. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A55 - Full phone specifications". 11 March 2024. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55-12824.php. 
  4. ↑ "Samsung's Galaxy A55 and A35 are official with 6.6" OLED screens, focus on security". 11 March 2024. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_a55_5g_and_a35_5g_are_official_and_extra_secure-news-61922.php. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G: Awesome Innovations and Security Engineered for Everyone". 11 March 2024. https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyone. 
  6. ↑ Aamir, Siddiqu (22 April 2025). "Samsung aims for a new mid-range champion with the Galaxy A55 5G". https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-3354829/. 
  7. ↑ Aleksandar, Anastasov (27 April 2024). "Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G expected release date, prices, specs, and upgrades". https://www.phonearena.com/galaxy-a35-a55-release-date-price-news. 
  8. ↑ Victor (2024-09-01). "Samsung unveils the Galaxy Quantum5 – a quantum-powered secure smartphone" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_the_galaxy_quantum5__a_quantumpowered_secure_smartphone-news-64363.php. 
  9. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A55 review: mid tier has never looked so high end" (in en). 2024-05-28. https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-galaxy-a55-review-mid-tier-has-never-looked-so-high-end. 
  10. ↑ Vlad. "Samsung Galaxy A55 stars in live images showcasing its metal frame" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55_stars_in_photo_shoot_showcasing_its_metal_frame-news-61703.php. 
  11. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A55 review" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55-review-2684.php. 
  12. ↑ Smith, Chris (2024-03-11). "Samsung Galaxy A55 Is Official With A Surprise: More RAM Than The Galaxy S24" (in en-US). https://www.bgr.com/tech/samsung-galaxy-a55-is-official-with-a-surprise-more-ram-than-the-galaxy-s24/. 
  13. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A55 review" (in en-US). 2024-03-27. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55-review-2684.php. 
  14. ↑ "[MWC 2025 Powered by Awesome Intelligence: Introducing the Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G"]. 2025-03-07. https://news.samsung.com/global/mwc-2025-powered-by-awesome-intelligence-introducing-the-galaxy-a56-5g-and-a36-5g. 
  15. ↑ Sagar (2025-05-20). "Samsung Galaxy A55 receives One UI 7 update in Europe" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55_android_15_one_ui_7_update_europe-news-67860.php. 
  16. ↑ Shaik, Abid Iqbal (2025-09-29). "Stable One UI 8 update for Galaxy A55 is out now!" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/stable-one-ui-8-update-galaxy-a55-out-now/. 
Preceded by
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 		Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
2024 		Succeeded by
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G



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