UAE Price
AED 1,350
India Price
₹28,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2024
The Samsung Galaxy A55 256GB 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 1,350 in the UAE and ₹28,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Galaxy A55 excels with its 120Hz Super AMOLED display at 1000 nits HBM brightness, delivering vivid outdoor visibility, and a 50MP main sensor with OIS that captures sharp, stable photos in low light. Its 25W wired charging and 4,500mAh battery sustain 13h27m of active use—remarkable for mid-range. Ideal for urban commuters in Dubai or Delhi who need reliable 5G (supports 13 bands), NFC for transit cards, and four Android upgrades without flagship pricing. Its weakness? The Exynos 1480 throttles under prolonged gaming, dropping frame rates after 15 minutes in Genshin Impact. In UAE at AED 1350, it’s competitive because it outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ in display and software support. In India at ₹28,999, it’s overpriced—the Poco X6 Pro offers better thermals and 67W charging for ₹2,000 less. Choose the A55 only if software longevity and display quality outweigh raw speed.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 due to its reliable performance, long software support, and durable build, making it a cost-effective choice for everyday users who don't need flagship features.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 256GB is priced at AED 1350 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized retailers and online stores.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 256GB is priced at ₹28999 in India and can be purchased from official Samsung outlets and major e-commerce platforms.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight and handles low-light scenes reasonably well with its main sensor and AI enhancements, making it suitable for everyday photography.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use, including browsing, social media, and occasional video streaming, thanks to its efficient processor and optimized software.
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