Galaxy A55 5G

Secured by Samsung Knox Vault

Image simulated for illustrative purposes. 5G network availability and actual speed may vary depending on country, region, network provider and user environment. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier. Galaxy A55 5G is rated as IP67. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, safe against low water pressure only. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of the device is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.

Features

Top 4 Features

Design

Premium design

Metal frame, Floating camera setup

Nightography

Vivid Nightography

Captures vibrant colors and details in low-light

Octa-core

Improved 4nm Processor

Effortlessly multi-task, game and stream

Knox

Samsung Knox Vault

Designed to keep your sensitive information safe

Circle it, find it.

Now available on Galaxy A55 5G

Circle to Search with Google is now available on Galaxy A55 5G. Simply circle an object or text to get Google Search results.

Circle it, find it. Circle it, find it.
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Metal meets glass, awesome

Meet the Galaxy A55 5G. The simple yet improved Galaxy A series comes in an iconic design featuring a linear camera layout in a metal flat frame design for an easy and intuitive grip. Plus, it’s built with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+* making it tougher** and more damage-resistant**.

Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier. *Corning, Gorilla, & Glass Victus are trademarks/ registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated. **Individual results may vary depending upon the nature of surface of fall and the height from which the product falls. Galaxy A55 5G is rated as IP67. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, safe against low water pressure only. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of the device is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.

Offered in delightful colors

Comes in trendy colorways to fit your look. Awesome Ice Blue and Awesome Navy.

Offered in delightful colors

Comes in trendy colorways to fit your look. Awesome Ice Blue and Awesome Navy.

  • Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier.
  • Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier.

Shoot better photos and videos

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Awesome photos even in low-light

The improved triple cameras absorb more light for bright, sharp, and accurate colors with low noise at night to give you awesome Nightography*.

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50MP of vibrant colors and details

Snap crisp, detailed shots with the 50MP high-resolution Wide-angle camera*. Catch tiny details and dynamic colors for a new visual experience. Perfect for capturing** all your share-worthy moments.

Image simulated for illustrative purposes. 5G network availability and actual speed may vary depending on country, region, network provider and user environment. *Big pixel camera is only supported in the Wide-angle camera. **Individual results may vary depending upon light or shooting conditions.

Capture your best side

The 32MP Selfie camera allows you to capture high-quality selfies* with options to choose warm or natural tones. Utilize Portrait Mode to elevate your pictures*, sharpening focus on the subject with precise bokeh and background blur effects.

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Super HDR videos even under challenging lighting conditions

Capture the world in Super HDR with videos that shine in different lighting conditions, thanks to optimized color and contrast. Record precise and smooth motion with No Shake Cam* (OIS) and VDIS** stabilization in 4K.

A video of two friends are looking at smartphones. They are sitting close together, smiling with a moving scenic city view through the window behind them. Text reads Captured by Galaxy A55 5G #withGalaxy. A video of two friends are looking at smartphones. They are sitting close together, smiling with a moving scenic city view through the window behind them. Text reads Captured by Galaxy A55 5G #withGalaxy.
Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier. 5G network availability and actual speed may vary depending on country, region, network provider and user environment. *No Shake Cam is a creative expression that signifies Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) feature. The feature compensates for hand tremors/movement.**VDIS: Video Digital Image Stabilization.

Edit photos in a tap

Take your photos to the next level with Edit Suggestion* at a touch of a button. Mashup elements from various photos in a fun way with Image Clipper**.

Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different. *Edit Suggestion is compatible with JPG, PNG, GIF and MP4 formats. Edit results and quality may vary depending on the photography or filming conditions. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. **Image may be distorted after removing the object in the image.

Security
Built to keep your passwords safe

Samsung Knox Vault

Samsung Knox Vault is like a safe within a safe, physically isolating PINS, passwords and other private info so hackers can’t gain access.

Security
Built to last with 4x OS upgrades

OS & Security update

OS updates and security maintenance come standard with your Galaxy A55 5G. You'll get up to 4 generations of OS upgrades and up to 5 years of security updates to keep your phone and personal data in good hands.

  • Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Security features or hardware/software architecture of Samsung Knox Vault on Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones may differ from those on Samsung Galaxy flagship devices including S series, Z series, S FE series smartphones and Tab S series tablets launched from 2021 onwards. Availability of Samsung Knox Vault may vary depending on the device model.
  • Image simulated for illustrative purposes. The OS upgrade and security update policies specified above are subject to change. Availability and timing of One UI upgrades and features may vary by device model and timing of Android OS upgrades.

Unleash the Octa-core power

Take advantage of the new 4nm Octa-core processor and effortlessly multi-task, game, and stream. Paired with 5G* capabilities and internal memory** options of 8GB or 12GB, improved GPU, NPU, and a 70% larger cooling system***, this phone is an absolute performance beast. Internal storage** of 128GB or 256GB and supports a microSD card**** slot up to 1TB.

Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier. Actual UI may be different. *Requires optimal 5G connection. 5G network availability and actual speed may vary depending on country, region, network provider and user environment. **Memory/storage options and availability may vary by country, region or carrier. User storage space is less than the total storage due to operating system files and other pre-installed software. Available user storage space varies by user and may change as the result of software update. ***70% larger cooling system is basis comparison to Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G.****MicroSD card sold separately.

The immersive and clear display

The 16.83 cm* FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 1000 nits** brightness provides an immersive viewing experience. Vision Booster enhances visibility by optimizing color and contrast under the sun. This vivid display comes with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz*** which makes it super responsive.

Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier. Actual UI may be different. Galaxy A55 5G (SM-A556)'s display received Eye Care Certification by SGS based on its ability to reduce the harmful effects of blue light. *Measured diagonally, the screen size is 16.83 cm in the full rectangle and 16.37 cm accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole. **1000 nits at HBM (High Brightness Mode). ***Certain applications or game interfaces may support less than 120Hz due to reasons like compatibility.

Empower your day with up to 2-day battery*

Boundless power at your fingertips with our 5000mAh* (typical)** Super Fast Charging battery. Stay connected longer, charge faster, and live life on your terms.

Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier. The Wall Charger for Super Fast Charging (25W) sold separately. Actual UI may be different. *Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2024.01.11-2024.01.20 in UK with pre-release versions of SM-A556 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mm Wave network. **Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among battery samples tested under the IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4905mAh.

Durable against dust and water

IP67 rated protection against dust and water resistance* isn't just a feature. It can be your device's shield against the elements. Stay connected, capture memories, and explore with confidence, knowing your device is designed to be safeguarded against dust and accidental water spills.

Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier. *Galaxy A55 5G is rated as IP67. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, safe against low water pressure only. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of the device is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.

Accessories

Image simulated, for representational purposes only. *Accessories sold separately. Colors/ Variants of the Accessories may be subject to availability.

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Specifications

  • Weight (g)

    213

  • CPU Speed

    2.75GHz, 2GHz

  • CPU Type

    Octa-Core

  • CPU Speed

    2.75GHz, 2GHz

  • CPU Type

    Octa-Core

  • Size (Main Display)

    16.83 cm full rectangle / 16.37 cm rounded corners

  • Resolution (Main Display)

    1080 x 2340 (FHD+)

  • Technology (Main Display)

    Super AMOLED

  • Colour Depth (Main Display)

    16M

  • Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)

    120 Hz

  • Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

    50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP

  • Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

    F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4

  • Rear Camera - Auto Focus

    Yes

  • Rear Camera - OIS

    Yes

  • Rear Camera Zoom

    Digital Zoom up to 10x

  • Front Camera - Resolution

    32.0 MP

  • Front Camera - F Number

    F2.2

  • Front Camera - Auto Focus

    No

  • Front Camera - OIS

    No

  • Rear Camera - Flash

    Yes

  • Front Camera - Flash

    No

  • Video Recording Resolution

    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

  • Slow Motion

    240fps @HD

  • Memory (GB)

    12

  • Storage (GB)

    256

  • Available Storage (GB)

    236.7

  • External Storage Support

    MicroSD (Up to 1 TB)

  • Number of SIM

    Dual-SIM

  • SIM size

    Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM

  • SIM Slot Type

    SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or Embedded SIM

  • Infra

    2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD

  • 2G GSM

    GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

  • 3G UMTS

    B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

  • 4G FDD LTE

    B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)

  • 4G TDD LTE

    B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)

  • 5G* FDD Sub6

    N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)

  • 5G* TDD Sub6

    N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)

  • USB Interface

    USB Type-C

  • USB Version

    USB 2.0

  • Location Technology

    GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

  • Earjack

    USB Type-C

  • MHL

    No

  • Wi-Fi

    802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM

  • Wi-Fi Direct

    Yes

  • Bluetooth Version

    Bluetooth v5.3

  • NFC

    Yes

  • Android

  • Form Factor

    Touchscreen Bar

  • Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

  • Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

    161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2

  • Weight (g)

    213

  • Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)

    Up to 25

  • Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)

    Up to 24

  • Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)

    Up to 28

  • Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)

    5000

  • Removable

    No

  • Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)

    Up to 79

  • Stereo Support

    Yes

  • Video Playing Format

    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

  • Video Playing Resolution

    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

  • Audio Playing Format

    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

  • Gear Support

    Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active

  • Samsung DeX Support

    No

  • SmartThings Support

    Yes

  • Mobile TV

    No

  • Manufactured by

    Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. having its Registered Office at: 6th Floor, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001

  • Country of Origin

    India

  • Contact us

    For All Product Related Complaints/assistance, please contact Manager, Customer Care Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., 6th Floor, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001 Email us at: support.india@samsung.com Tel (Toll Free): 1800 40 7267864 (1800 40 SAMSUNG)

  • Launch date

    March 11th, 2024

User manual & downloads

User Manual (Android 14)

ver 1.1 | 6.65 MB

Apr 16. 2024

BENGALI

Safety Guide

ver 2.0.0 | 6.28 MB

Mar 11. 2024

ENGLISH, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE(S.E Asia), ARABIC, BENGALI, BURMESE, CAMBODIAN, FRENCH, HEBREW, INDONESIAN, LAOTHIAN, PORTUGUESE, THAI, TURKISH, URDU, VIETNAMESE

User Manual (Android 14)

ver 1.0 | 5.89 MB

Mar 11. 2024

ENGLISH

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* Network : The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.

* Battery: Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.

* User Available Memory: Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.

Measured diagonally, the screen size is 16.83 cm in the full rectangle and 16.37 cm with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

5000mAh (typical)*

Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4905mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.