UAE Price
AED 1,200
India Price
₹25,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2024
The Samsung Galaxy A55 128GB is Samsung's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 1480 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 1,200 in the UAE and ₹25,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 128GB excels with its 50MP main camera featuring OIS and PDAF, delivering sharp, stable shots in low light, and its 5000mAh battery delivers 13h27m of active use—among the best in its class. The 25W wired charging, while not flagship-speed, fully replenishes the battery in under 90 minutes. It’s built for users who need all-day endurance and reliable 5G connectivity without flagship pricing. Its weakness? The octa-core chipset’s Cortex-A55 cores throttle under sustained loads, causing frame drops in 90fps gaming or prolonged video editing. In UAE at AED 1200, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 1300 offers 4 Android upgrades and OIS. In India at ₹25999, it’s overpriced—Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers 200MP main camera and 120W charging for ₹24999, making the A55’s slower charging and lower-resolution ultrawide hard to justify.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon |
| Models | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 |
| SAR EU | 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 27,999 / $ 414.99 / £ 269.99 / € 262.22 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) GeekBench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6) 3DMark: 1024 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1010 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:27h |
| Announced | 2024, March 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 15 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A55.
Yes, it remains a solid value in 2026 for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize reliable software updates and durable build quality over cutting-edge specs. Its long-term support and smooth performance make it a practical choice for everyday use.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 128GB is priced at AED 1200 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 128GB is priced at ₹25999 in India. It is readily available on official Samsung channels and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with accurate colors and good detail retention. It handles low-light scenes reasonably well, though noise becomes noticeable in very dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and occasional video streaming. It supports efficient power management to extend usage between charges.
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