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long story short
- The Galaxy A55 may feature a flatter design and move towards a more premium build.
- The phone is expected to have a faster processor, but the camera will be similar to the A54.
- Leaked news suggests that the Galaxy A55 will be priced at €449 (approximately $470) and could debut in mid-March.
Last year’s Galaxy A54 continues to maintain its position as one of Samsung’s best products, offering excellent value to users around the world. However, the launch of its successor, the Galaxy A55, is getting closer.Thanks for the recent leak Win the future, we now have a clearer idea of what the Galaxy A55 can bring to the table and how it differs from its predecessor. Let’s dig into the details and see if the Galaxy A55 is worth the upgrade.
Design and display
Previously, leaked renders suggested that the Galaxy A55 may adopt a flatter design language, reflecting the recent shift in the flagship Galaxy S24 series. Today’s leak appears to support that hypothesis, while also revealing some more surprising things about the build. While retaining the iconic vertically aligned triple-camera setup on the back, the A55 is likely to get a significant material upgrade.
The phone’s bezels are made of plastic on the Galaxy A54, which can be upgraded to aluminum bezels on the Galaxy A55. This also explains the increased weight of the phone, as it went from 202 grams for the Galaxy A54 to 213 grams for the Galaxy A55.
The metal frame combined with the glass back will complete the Galaxy A series’ transition to premium build quality. The size of the phone has also increased slightly, with the Galaxy A55 measuring 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm, while the Galaxy A54 measures 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm.
In terms of display, the A55 is expected to be equipped with a slightly larger 6.6-inch Super AMOLED panel with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, continuing the tradition of the series. Additionally, leaks suggest that the Galaxy A55 will inherit its predecessor’s IP67 rating, in-display fingerprint scanner, and stereo speakers.
Performance and software
Judging from the appearance, the A55 mobile phone will be equipped with Samsung’s Exynos 1480 processor, which has four high-performance cores clocked at 2.75 GHz and four energy-saving cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. This is a significant improvement over the Galaxy A54’s Exynos 1380, which has a maximum clock speed of 2.4 GHz. However, we’ll have to wait for some benchmarks and real-world testing to see how much of a difference this makes in terms of speed and multitasking.
The base model of the Galaxy A55 is expected to offer 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the higher-end version may come with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Powering the device is a familiar 5000mAh battery, which should offer excellent battery life similar to the A54. Leaked information suggests that the A55 will retain the 25W fast charging feature of its predecessor.
In terms of software, the Galaxy A55 is expected to run the latest Android 14 and be equipped with Samsung’s One UI 6.1. Samsung’s flagship S series made a splash this year by debuting a slew of AI features in software, but which specific AI features might make their way to the mid-range offering has yet to be confirmed.
camera
In terms of imaging, according to the leaked information, the A55’s camera system remains largely unchanged from its predecessor. The main sensor is still a 50-megapixel unit with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization. It comes with a 12MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel macro camera with f/2.4 aperture.
The front camera also appears to be unchanged, retaining the 32-megapixel sensor found on the A54. While the leaked specs don’t indicate any major upgrades to the camera system, Samsung may have made some behind-the-scenes improvements to software processing or sensor technology.
One long-awaited feature missing from the Galaxy A series is wireless charging. While the A54’s switch to a glass back seems to pave the way for its inclusion, leaks about the A55 don’t specifically mention this, so we’ll have to wait and see.
Pricing and availability
According to leaked information, the Galaxy A55 is expected to be released for 449 euros (approximately $470). While official US pricing has yet to be confirmed, the Galaxy A55 is expected to be priced similarly to its predecessor, which sold for $449.
However, given the recent trend of higher prices in Europe and the UK, US prices may rise slightly. Still, we expect the base model to start at under $500, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious users.
As for the launch, leaked news shows that the phone will be launched in Germany in mid-March 2024, possibly together with its more affordable sibling Galaxy A35, and both phones may land as early as March US market. Color options are rumored to include navy, ice blue, white, and purple. We expect Samsung to officially announce the launch soon.