- Waterproof
- Very bright display
- Update to Android 18
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto lens
Samsung is the best-selling mobile under 300 euros, but Xiaomi offers a strong alternative and wins because the Poco is cheaper.
The Galaxy A55 5G, with its fantastic 6.6-inch display, is the perfect smartphone to capture your most beautiful moments and enjoy your favorite content. The 50 MP main camera allows you to capture every moment in top quality. The 5000 mAh battery is a long-lasting, reliable companion that won't let you down even during a binge-watching or gaming marathon.
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.60" |
Image resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Capacity | 5000 mAh |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Item number | 43303737 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | SM-A556BLVCEUE |
Release date | 19/3/2024 |
Colour | Violet |
Exact colour description | Awesome Lilac |
Case material | Glass, Metal |
Material | Aluminium, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Model range | Galaxy A5x |
Mobile features | Fingerprint |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 14 |
Display size (inches) | 6.60" |
Screen technology | Super AMOLED |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Notch | Punch hole |
Pixel density | 389 ppi |
Colour depth | 30 bits |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | SA (Standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Audio features | AAC |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Camera resolution | 50 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.80 f |
Main camera angle | 84° |
Wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Wide angle camera angle | 78° |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 123° |
Zoom camera Luminosity | 2.40 f |
Zoom camera angle | 78° |
Camera feature | HDR, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Optical zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 108 |
Front camera resolution | 32 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 30p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Exynos 1480 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 2.75 GHz |
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Max. memory extension | 1000 GB |
Memory card type | microSD |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Navigation software | Google Maps |
Battery type | LiPo |
Capacity | 5000 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge |
Protection type (IP code) | IP67 |
Country of origin | Vietnam |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Quick Start Guide, USB-C cable |
The reparability index | 8.5 |
Height | 8.20 mm |
Width | 77.40 mm |
Length | 161.10 mm |
Weight | 213 g |
Length | 17.90 cm |
Width | 9.40 cm |
Height | 3.10 cm |
Weight | 333 g |
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Source: GalaxusSamsung is the best-selling mobile under 300 euros, but Xiaomi offers a strong alternative and wins because the Poco is cheaper.
Xiaomi wins in the price range up to 400 euros. Samsung doesn't have anything better to offer here than the A55. You have to pay more for a Samsung at this level, such as the brand new S24 FE (see individual test on page 83).
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