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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Flagship-inspired design, 32MP selfie, Samsung's long-term update promise
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Starting price
₹17,999· 8GB RAM · 128GB storage
⚠ Development fixture — verify price before purchasing
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Key Highlights
- Aluminum frame with glass back — premium mid-range build
- IP67 water resistance and Gorilla Glass durability
- 32MP front camera with Portrait Mode
- 6-year update promise including Galaxy AI features
- 120Hz AMOLED with 1000 nits brightness
At a glance
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Key Specs
Display
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Processor
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Camera
— main
Battery
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OS
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Network
5G
Pros & Cons
Editorial assessment based on available information — not a verified review.
Pros
- Aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass back give it a genuinely premium feel — the A55 is the best-built phone in its price bracket
- IP67 provides complete water resistance — a true differentiator under ₹22,000
- 32MP selfie camera captures sharp, detailed portraits and video calls
- 6-year update guarantee through Android 20 means long-term security
- Under-display fingerprint sensor adds to the flagship-like design language
Cons
- 25W charging on a 5000 mAh battery takes around 85 minutes — slow for the price
- Exynos 1480 is capable but trails Snapdragon-based rivals in sustained gaming
- At 213g it is heavier than many alternatives — one-hand use can be tiring
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Full Specifications
Display
- Screen Size
- 6.6 inches
- Resolution
- 2340 × 1080 px FHD+
- Panel Type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz
- Brightness
- 1000 nits peak
Performance
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
- CPU Cores
- Octa-core (4× 2.75GHz + 4× 2.0GHz)
- RAM
- 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
- Expandable Storage
- Up to 1TB via microSD
Camera
- Main Camera
- 50MP f/1.8 OIS
- Ultra-Wide Camera
- 12MP f/2.2
- Macro Camera
- 5MP f/2.4
- Front Camera
- 32MP f/2.2
- Video Recording
- 4K @ 30fps
Battery & Charging
- Battery Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging Speed
- 25W wired
- Wireless Charging
- No
Connectivity
- Network
- 5G SA/NSA
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0
- NFC
- Yes
Design & Build
- Body Material
- Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass back
- IP Rating
- IP67 (1m, 30 min)
- Dimensions
- 161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
- Weight
- 213g
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Under-display (optical)
Software
- OS at Launch
- Android 14
- UI
- One UI 6.1
- Update Promise
- 6 years OS, 6 years security
- AI Features
- Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Photo Remaster
* Specifications from development fixtures. Data should be independently verified before publishing or purchasing.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Variants & Pricing
| Variant | Colour | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB RAM · 128GB Storage | ₹17,999 | |
| 8GB RAM · 256GB Storage | ₹21,999 | |
| 12GB RAM · 256GB Storage | ₹25,999 |
⚠ Prices shown are development fixtures and may not reflect actual market prices. Always verify with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Is Samsung Galaxy A55 5G worth buying in 2025?
At its current discounted price of ₹17,999, the Galaxy A55 5G is extraordinary value. The aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass back, IP67 rating, 32MP selfie camera, 120Hz AMOLED, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and 6-year update promise are features that most phones charge ₹30,000+ for. It has been superseded by the A56 5G but remains a compelling buy for budget-conscious buyers.
What is the difference between Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and A56 5G?
The A56 5G upgrades the A55 with a newer Exynos 1580 chip (faster by ~15%), improved primary camera sensor, and Android 15 out of the box. The A55 uses Exynos 1480 and launched on Android 14. Both have the same 5000 mAh battery, IP67 rating, and 6-year update promise. The A56 is worth the premium if you want the latest chip; the A55 at ₹17,999 is the value buy.
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