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Samsung Galaxy A55

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CPU Exynos 1480
RAM 8/12 GB
Storage 128/256 GB
Display 6.6 inches
Camera 50 MP
Battery 5000 mAh

Full specification

General

Device Type	Smart Phone
Model	SM-A556V, SM-A556U, SM-A556U1, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560
Released	15, March 2024

Design

Dimensions	161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight	213 g
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
IP Rating	IP67
Colors	Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Size	6.6 inches
Resolution	FHD+, 1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality.	390 ppi
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Features	Always-on display, Hole-punch Notch, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 2.5D curved glass screen

Software

OS OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 14
UI UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	One UI 6.1

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Exynos 1480
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (4x Cortex-A78 • 2.75 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 • 2.0 GHz)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Samsung Xclipse 530

Memory

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC, shared SIM slot
RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	8 GB, 12 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
ROM Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128GB, 256GB
Variants	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Camera

Primary Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	Triple Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS (Sensor - , Sensor size - 1/1.56, Pixel size - 1.0µm) 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), (Sensor - , Sensor size - 1/3.069, Pixel size - 1.12µm) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) (Sensor - , Sensor size - , Pixel size - 1.12µm)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Selfie	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) (Sensor - , Sensor size - 1/2.74, Pixel size - 0.8µm)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Media

FM Radio	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, Stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Alert Types	Vibration & Ringtone

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.3, A2DP, LE, APT-x
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range.

Features

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
Virtual proximity sensing

Network

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G Network	n1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano SIM
Dual SIM	Yes (Dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	5000 mAh
Charging	25W Fast charging
Wireless Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	No
Placement	Non removable
Standby Standby Time is the total amount of time that you can leave your is fully charged, turned on and ready to send and receive calls or data transmissions before completely discharging the battery.	NA

Samsung Galaxy A55 Pros and Cons

Let’s delve into the pros and cons of what the Samsung Galaxy A55 offers potential users.

Pros

Super AMOLED, 120Hz Display
50 MP, OIS camera
microSDXC Card slot
5000 mAh battery
25W wired fast charging
IP67 Rating
5G Connectivity

Cons

No 3.5mm headphone jack
No FM Radio
No Wireless Charging
USB Type-C 2.0

Samsung Galaxy A55 FAQs

Here, you can see the most asked questions about Samsung Galaxy A55

What is the display size and type of the Samsung Galaxy A55?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz.

What is the resolution of the Samsung Galaxy A55’s display?

The display resolution of the Samsung Galaxy A55 is FHD+ with 1080 x 2340 pixels.

Does the Samsung Galaxy A55 support high dynamic range (HDR) content?

Yes, the device supports HDR10+ content for an enhanced viewing experience.

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A55?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is equipped with a 5000 mAh lithium-ion battery.

What kind of fast charging does the Samsung Galaxy A55 support?

The device supports 25W fast charging for quick replenishment of the battery.

Is the storage expandable on the Samsung Galaxy A55?

The device supports microSDXC cards in a shared SIM slot for expandable storage.

What are the available RAM configurations for the Samsung Galaxy A55?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 has two RAM configurations: 8GB and 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

What is the main chipset used in the Samsung Galaxy A55?

The Exynos 1480 chipset powers the device.

Does the Samsung Galaxy A55 have a headphone jack?

No, the device does not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.

What is the camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy A55?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 features a triple camera setup on the rear, including a 50MP wide lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro lens. On the front, there’s a 32MP wide lens for selfies.

What is the IP rating of the Samsung Galaxy A55?

The device has an IP67 rating, making it resistant to dust and capable of withstanding immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

What version of Android does the Samsung Galaxy A55 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 runs on Android 14 with the One UI 6.1 interface.

Does the Samsung Galaxy A55 support 5G connectivity?

The device supports 5G connectivity for faster internet speeds and lower latency.

What are the available color options for the Samsung Galaxy A55?

The Samsung Galaxy A55 comes in variants of Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, and Lemon.

Is there a fingerprint sensor on the Samsung Galaxy A55?

Yes, the device features an under-display optical fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.