Description
Add a dose of awesome to your day with the Galaxy A55 5G smartphone. Take vivid and clear evening snaps, thanks to the large main camera sensor. Sit on socials all day or binge the latest series with its immersive displays and impressive battery life. And worry less with Samsung Knox Vault security that keeps your data safe while you scroll.
Storage that grows with you Happy snapper? No worries. The Galaxy A55 5G comes with expandable storage, so you can store up to 1TB of content. MicroSD card sold separately.
The perfect shot at the touch of a button The Galaxy A55 5G houses a powerful 32MP front camera that captures every detail of those special family selfies. Shooting at night? No problem. Get crisp, clear detail (even in the dark) thanks to the large main camera sensor.
Vivid screen Everything is a whole lot smoother on the Galaxy A55 5G with a 120Hz display. Whether you’re gaming, scrolling, editing, or settling in to catch up with your favourite shows – enjoy all your favourite content in true-to-life colour and detail across a 6.6" Super AMOLED screen.
Stay safe while you scroll Hassle-free security has never been easier with Knox Vault security. It helps to keep confidential and sensitive data protected so you can browse safely on your Galaxy A55 5G.
Leave your charger at home With a 5,000mAh* battery, the Galaxy A55 5G will always keep up with you. With enough power to keep you going all day, there’s no need to limit your browsing.
Ready rain or shine Want to make the most of your phone, whatever the weather? No problem. IP67** water-resistant protection keeps your phone from dust and showers – there’s nothing stopping you from getting the perfect shot.
5G capability Say bye-bye to buffering. The super-fast 5G ready connection zips through downloads at record pace. Stream, browse, and watch whatever you want, wherever you want. Waiting forever for your Instagram feed to load will be a distant memory.
*Based on average use. Actual battery life varies by network environment, apps and functionality used, and other factors.
**IP67 rated, submersion of 1M for up to 30 mins. Not advisable for beach, pool use or soapy water.
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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 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. -
Awesome photos even in low-light
The big pixel camera absorbs more light for bright, sharp, and accurate colors with low noise at night to give you awesome Nightography. -
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. -
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. -
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 OIS and VDIS stabilization in 4K. -
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. -
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 high-capacity internal storage, expandable via a microSD card. Improved GPU, NPU, and integrated cooling system are designed to make your day. -
The immersive and clear display
The 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display provides an immersive experience. Vision Booster enhances visibility by optimizing color and contrast under the sun. Get a vivid display with 1,000 nits. And up to 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate for a more responsive experience. -
Empower your day with the 2-day battery
Boundless power at your fingertips with the 5,000 mAh (typical) Super Fast Charging battery. Stay connected longer, charge faster, and live life on your terms. -
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. -
Support to keep your information safe
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.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Samsung Galaxy A55 - awesome ice blue - 5G smartphone - 128 GB - GSM
- Product Type
- 5G smartphone
- Manufacturer Model Number
- SM-A556B/DS
- Display
- OLED display - 2340 x 1080 pixels - 6.6" - (120 Hz) - Super AMOLED - Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (scratch resistant glass)
- Processor
- 2.75 GHz (8-core)
- Memory
- RAM 8 GB / 128 GB
- Supported Memory Card
- microSDXC slot - up to 1 TB
- Operating System
- Android 14 with One UI 6.1
- Main Camera
- 50 Megapixel - wide-angle lens - f/1.8 - focus: automatic
- Second Camera
- 12 Megapixel - ultra wide-angle lens - f/2.2
- Third Camera
- 5 Megapixel - f/2.4 - macro camera
- Front Camera
- 32 Megapixel f/2.2 - focus free
- Service Provider
- Not specified
- SIM Card
- Dual-SIM - nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
- Wireless Interface
- NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
- Security Devices
- Fingerprint reader
- Connectors
- USB-C
- Standby Time
- Up to 48 hours
- Protection
- Water-resistant, dust-resistant
- Colour
- Awesome ice blue
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 77.4 mm x 8.2 mm x 161.1 mm
- Weight
- 213 g
- Repairability Index
- 8.5 (out of 10)
- Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
- 0.684 W/kg (head) , 1.037 W/kg (body) , 2.19 W/kg (limb)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2-year warranty
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Smartphone
- Manufacturer Model Number
- SM-A556B/DS
- Form Factor
- Touch
- Protection
- Water-resistant, dust-resistant
- Width
- 77.4 mm
- Depth
- 8.2 mm
- Height
- 161.1 mm
- Weight
- 213 g
- Body Colour
- Awesome ice blue
Cellular
- Technology
- WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Mobile Broadband Generation
- 5G
- Service Provider
- Not specified
- Operating System
- Android 14
- User Interface
- One UI 6.1
- Navigation
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- SIM Card Type
- Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
- SIM Card Qty
- Dual-SIM
- SIM Card Configuration Details
- Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD
- Input Device
- Multi-touch
Communications
- Data Transmission
- FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1
- 2G Band
- 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
- 3G UMTS Band
- Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
- 3G UMTS Frequency
- 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
- 4G LTE Band
- Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
- 4G LTE Frequency
- FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
- 5G NR Band
- N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40
- 5G NR Frequency
- FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
- Wireless Interface
- NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Phone Features
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor
- Security Devices
- Fingerprint reader
- Additional Features
- MIMO technology, Samsung Smart Switch, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Samsung Knox Vault, 5 years of Security Updates, SmartThings Support, 4 generations of OS upgrades
Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards
- WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID
- Supported Digital Video Standards
- MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4
Processor
- Clock Speed
- 2.75 GHz
- Processor Core Qty
- 8-core
Memory
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Internal Memory Capacity
- 128 GB
- User Memory
- 109.5 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards
- microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB
Front Camera
- Sensor Resolution
- 32 Megapixel
- Lens Aperture
- F/2.2
- Focus Adjustment
- Focus free
- Camera Modes
- Portrait mode
Main Camera
- Sensor Resolution
- 50 Megapixel
- Optical Image Stabiliser
- Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS)
- Lens Type
- Wide-angle lens
- Lens Aperture
- F/1.8
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic
- Digital Zoom
- 10x
- Camera Modes
- Nightography
- HDR Mode
- Super HDR
- Light Source
- LED flash
- Video Resolutions
- Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
- Features
- vDIS technology, Edit Suggestion, Image Clipper
Second Camera
- Sensor Resolution
- 12 Megapixel
- Lens Type
- Ultra wide-angle lens
- Lens Aperture
- F/2.2
Third Camera
- Sensor Resolution
- 5 Megapixel
- Lens Aperture
- F/2.4
- Functions
- Macro camera
Display
- Type
- OLED display
- Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Diagonal Size
- 6.6"
- Display Resolution
- 2340 x 1080 pixels
- Display Format
- Full HD+
- Max Brightness
- 1000 cd/m²
- Colour Depth
- 16.7 million colours
- Enhancement Technology
- Vision Booster technology
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (scratch resistant glass)
- Features
- Infinity O display, High brightness mode
Connections
- Connector Type
- USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Standby Time
- 48 hours
- Run Time Details
- Active online usage (LTE): up to 25 hrs , Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 24 hrs , Playback (wireless video): up to 28 hrs , Playback (wireless audio): up to 79 hrs , Standby: up to 48 hrs
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- IP67, Common Criteria EAL5+, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 2 years
- Regional Warranty Exceptions
- Spain - 3 years
Sustainability Information
- Repairability Index
- 8.5 (out of 10)
Environmental Parameters
- Max Depth of Water Resistance
- 1 m
