Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 256GB - Awesome Navy
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 256GB - Awesome Navy
*Colour availability may vary by country, region or carrier.
**Galaxy A55 5G is rated as IPX4/IP67 under IEC standard 60529. Based on lab test conditions, the device is sprayed by 10 liters of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles (IPx4) and submersion in up to 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes (IP67). Rinse thoroughly in fresh water after salt or chlorinated water exposure, or exposure to liquid containing sugar. Not for use in environments with high water pressure.
Top 4 features
Metal meets glass, awesome
Meet the Galaxy A55 5G. The simple yet improved Galaxy A series comes in an iconic design featuring a 3-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.
*Colour availability may vary by country, region or carrier.
Offered in delightful colours
Comes in trendy colourways to fit your look. Awesome Iceblue and Awesome Navy.
*Colour availability may vary by country, region or carrier.
Shoot better photos and videos
Awesome photos even in low-light
The big pixel camera absorbs more light for bright, sharp, and accurate colours with low noise at night to give you awesome Nightography.
*Big pixel camera is only supported in the Wide-angle camera.
50MP of vibrant colours and details
Snap crisp, detailed shots with the 50MP high-resolution Wide-angle camera. Catch tiny details and dynamic colours for a new visual experience. Perfect for capturing all your share-worthy moments.
Unleash the Octa-core power
Take advantage of the improved Octa-core processor and effortlessly multi-task, game, and stream. Paired with 5G capabilities and internal storage options of 256GB, expandable via a microSD card up to 1TB. Improved GPU, NPU, and integrated cooling system are designed to make your day.
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**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 memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.
*****MicroSD card sold separately.
The immersive and clear display
The 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display provides an immersive experience. Vision Booster enhances visibility by optimising colour and contrast under the sun. Get a vivid display with 1,000 nits. And up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate for a more responsive experience.
*Image simulated for illustrative purposes.
**Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.6" in the full rectangle and 6.4" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.
***1,000 nits at HBM (High Brightness Mode).
****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. This certification can be found on www.sgs.com.
Empower your day with the 2-day battery
Boundless power at your fingertips with our 5,000mAh (typical) Super Fast Charging battery. Stay connected longer, charge faster, and live life on your terms.
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**The Wall Charger for Super Fast Charging (25W) sold separately.
***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 4,905mAh.
****Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, 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 mmWave network.
Durable against dust and water
IP67 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 water intrusion.
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**IP67 certified water resistance for up to 30 minutes in up to 1m of fresh water. Rinse thoroughly in fresh water after salt or chlorinated water exposure, or exposure to liquid containing sugar. Not for use in environments with high water pressure.
Support to keep your information safe, Samsung Knox Vault
The EAL5+ certified Samsung Knox Vault is designed to protect your sensitive information, such as your PIN, password and pattern. Your encrypted data can be safely transferred to Samsung Knox Vault storage, which is completely isolated and separated from the main operating system.
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**EAL: Evaluation Assurance Level (CC, Common Criteria).
***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.
We've got you covered, 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.
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**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.
Smart Switch
Easily transfer data to your new Samsung Galaxy from different devices.
Quick Share
Sharing files is a breeze with Quick Share. It's fast, easy, and secure.
One UI
One UI 6 lets you run things effortlessly just the way you like it. It's all about personalising your everyday experiences.
*Actual UI may be different. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.
**For more information on Smart Switch and Quick Share, visit their feature service landing pages on Samsung.com.
***Availability of One UI features, apps and services may vary depending on device, OS version and country.
Processor
- CPU Speed 2.75GHz, 2GHz
- CPU Type Octa-Core
Display
- Size (Main_Display) 168.3mm (6.6" full rectangle) / 163.7mm (6.4" 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
Camera
- 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
Storage/Memory
- Memory_(GB) 8
- Storage (GB) 256
- Available Storage (GB) 235.5
- External Storage Support MicroSD (Up to 1TB)
Network/Bearer
- Number of SIM Dual-SIM
- SIM size Nano-SIM (4FF), e-SIM
- SIM Slot Type SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or e-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)
Connectivity
- 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
- PC Sync. Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
- Android
General Information
- Colour Awesome Navy
- Form Factor Touchscreen Bar
Sensors
- Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Physical specification
- Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2
- Weight (g) 213
Battery
- 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
Audio and Video
- 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
Services and Applications
- 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