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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| Product Description | Samsung Galaxy A55 - awesome lilac - 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 lilac |
| 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 |
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 lilac |
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 |
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