Very good88/100
- Waterproof
- Very bright display
- four years of updates
- No wireless charging
- No tele
- Wide housing
Samsung Galaxy A55
256 GB, Awesome Iceblue, 6.60", SIM + eSIM, 5GFree shipping starting at 50.–
Product details
The Galaxy A55 5G with its fantastic display (6.6″) is the perfect smartphone to capture your best moments and enjoy your favourite content. The 50 MP main camera allows you to capture every moment in top quality. The 5000 mAh battery is a long-lasting, loyal companion that won't let you down, even during a series or gaming marathon. Samsung pay is not supported.
Functionality Samsung Pay & Samsung KNOX
Samsung Pay and Samsung KNOX can be used with offers from Digitec Galaxus. Offers from Digitec Galaxus AG are eligible for promotion during official promotions of the organiser Samsung Electronics Switzerland AG. Offers from retailers are excluded from promotions. The function of Samsung Pay and Samsung KNOX cannot be guaranteed in these cases. Alternatively, payment options such as Google Wallet, TWINT, PayPal etc. can be used without any problems.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 | 43303736 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | SM-A556BLBCEUE |
Release date | 19.3.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Smartphones | 371 of 2826 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | Awesome Iceblue |
Case material | Glass, Metal |
Material | Aluminium, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Model range | Galaxy A5x |
Mobile features | Fingerprint |
Payment service | Samsung Pay |
SAR value | 1.04 W/kg |
Equipment + functions | Speakers |
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 |
Brightness | 1000 cd/m² |
Display functions | HDR display |
Glass | Gorilla Glass |
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° |
Main camera zoom | 10x digital zoom |
Wide angle camera luminous intensity | 1.80 f |
Wide angle camera angle | 78° |
Wide-angle camera Image sensor size | 1/1.56" |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 123° |
Ultra wide angle camera Image sensor size | 1/3.06" |
Tele camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
Telecamera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Tele camera angle | 78° |
Zoom camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
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 |
USB version | USB 2.0 |
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 |
SIM slot 2 | microSD |
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 |
Video playback time | 28 h |
Audio playback time | 79 h |
Supported charging power | 25 – 25 W |
Fast charging technology | USB PD |
Protection type (IP code) | IP67 |
Country of origin | China |
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, with charger |
The reparability index | 8.5 |
Height | 8.20 mm |
Width | 77.40 mm |
Length | 161.10 mm |
Height unfolded | 161.10 mm |
Width unfolded | 77.40 mm |
Weight | 213 g |
Length | 17.70 cm |
Width | 9.40 cm |
Height | 3.10 cm |
Weight | 338 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
Supports chargers from 25 to 25 watts with USB PD.
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.CMF0.2 %
- 2.Apple0.6 %
- 3.Samsung0.8 %
- 4.OnePlus1.2 %
- 4.Xiaomi1.2 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 11.Emporia3 days
- 11.Nothing3 days
- 11.Samsung3 days
- 14.Apple4 days
- 14.Nokia4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Samsung2.1 %
- 2.Nokia2.2 %
- 3.Apple2.4 %
- 3.Fairphone2.4 %
- 5.Doro2.5 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good88/100
- Very bright
- Large display
- eSIM also for dual SIM
- No tele
- Limited AI functions
- No inductive charging
- Aluminium frame
- bright dis- play
- Updates until 2028
- IP67
- eSIM
- Memory slot
- 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.
This test report belongs to a different type: Galaxy A55 (128 GB, Awesome Navy, 6.60", SIM + eSIM, 5G)
- Waterproof
- Very bright display
- Update to Android 18
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto lens
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).
This test report belongs to a different type: Galaxy A55 (256 GB, Awesome Navy, 6.60", SIM + eSIM, 5G)
- Waterproof
- Very bright display
- 4 years updates
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto lens
Double victory: The Poco X6 Pro offers the best and also the cheapest overall package under 300 euros. But the other contenders are real alternatives with special strengths. The Galaxy A55 is only behind the Poco because of its higher price - it is so good that it is not only suitable for Samsung fans...