Samsung Galaxy A55 & A35 are official with 50MP cameras
Samsung‘s long-rumored mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35, are finally official. The company launched the duo today. They have a lot in common, though there are enough differences for a substantial gap in the entry price. But before we get into the pricing details, let’s check the specs.
Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 specs
Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution (1080×2340 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, and Vision Booster. Both devices feature Gorilla Glass Victus+ for display protection and a glass back. However, only the former gets a metallic frame (aluminum). The latter has a plastic frame. The phones boast an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
The two Galaxy mid-rangers look identical thanks to Samsung’s new Key Island design. They sport three cameras on the back, aligned vertically with no housing. Both have a 50MP primary shooter with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and a 5MP macro camera. The ultrawide lens is a 12MP unit on the Galaxy A55, while it is an 8MP camera on the Galaxy A35. The selfie camera has a 32MP sensor on the former and a 13MP one on the latter.
The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 can record 4K videos with their front and rear cameras. The phones also boast stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, NFC (not available in some regions), USB Type-C 2.0, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. They are fueled by a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast wired charging support. As you might expect, Samsung won’t give you a charging adapter in the retail box.
As far as the processor is concerned, the Galaxy A55 is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1480. It has a maximum CPU speed of 2.75GHz and features a custom AMD-powered GPU. The phone is available in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants, paired with 128GB and 256GB storage options. The Galaxy A35, on the other hand, has last year’s Exynos 1380 chipset clocked at 2.4GHz. It tops out at 6GB RAM. You also have a microSD slot on both phones.
Four years of Android updates for both phones
The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 ship with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Samsung says both phones will get four major Android OS updates and five years of security patches. So you will get new features up to Android 18 and security updates until at least March 2029. Additionally, for the first time in the Galaxy A history, Samsung’s hardware-based and tamper-resistant security solution, Samsung Knox Vault, is coming to these phones.
The devices also feature the Samsung Knox security platform and Auto Blocker. The latter is an “opt-in package of additional security measures.” It can “block app installations from unauthorized sources, provide app security checks to scan for potential malware, and block potentially malicious commands and software installations to your device while connected by USB cable,” the company explains.
“With the Galaxy A series, we are expanding our latest technologies to a wider audience so that more people can benefit from them,” said TM Roh, Samsung’s head of mobile business. “We are excited to open up even more possibilities on the Galaxy A series this year, including offering Samsung Knox Vault for the first time on this lineup. We’re proud to enable Galaxy A series users to safely and reliably enjoy outstanding mobile experiences.”
Price and availability
Samsung has priced the Galaxy A55 at €479 (approx. $525) for the 8GB+128GB model and €529 (approx. $580) for the 8GB+256GB model in Europe. The price of the 12GB+256GB variant is not known. The Galaxy A35 starts at €379 (approx. $415) for its base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. For the 8GB+256GB model, you will have to shell out €449 (approx. $492). This phone is also available in an 8GB+128GB configuration but its price is not known.
In some European markets, Samsung is offering a free pair of the Galaxy Buds FE with pre-orders of the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35. Both phones come in the same four colors: Ice Blue, Lavender, Lemon Yellow, and Navy Blue. The company will start shipping the devices in Europe on March 15. It will reveal the release date, pricing, and pre-order benefits for other markets, including the US, in due course.
Samsung‘s long-rumored mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35, are finally official. The company launched the duo today. They have a lot in common, though there are enough differences for a substantial gap in the entry price. But before we get into the pricing details, let’s check the specs.
Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 specs
Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution (1080×2340 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, and Vision Booster. Both devices feature Gorilla Glass Victus+ for display protection and a glass back. However, only the former gets a metallic frame (aluminum). The latter has a plastic frame. The phones boast an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
The two Galaxy mid-rangers look identical thanks to Samsung’s new Key Island design. They sport three cameras on the back, aligned vertically with no housing. Both have a 50MP primary shooter with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and a 5MP macro camera. The ultrawide lens is a 12MP unit on the Galaxy A55, while it is an 8MP camera on the Galaxy A35. The selfie camera has a 32MP sensor on the former and a 13MP one on the latter.
The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 can record 4K videos with their front and rear cameras. The phones also boast stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, NFC (not available in some regions), USB Type-C 2.0, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. They are fueled by a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast wired charging support. As you might expect, Samsung won’t give you a charging adapter in the retail box.
As far as the processor is concerned, the Galaxy A55 is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1480. It has a maximum CPU speed of 2.75GHz and features a custom AMD-powered GPU. The phone is available in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants, paired with 128GB and 256GB storage options. The Galaxy A35, on the other hand, has last year’s Exynos 1380 chipset clocked at 2.4GHz. It tops out at 6GB RAM. You also have a microSD slot on both phones.
Four years of Android updates for both phones
The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 ship with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Samsung says both phones will get four major Android OS updates and five years of security patches. So you will get new features up to Android 18 and security updates until at least March 2029. Additionally, for the first time in the Galaxy A history, Samsung’s hardware-based and tamper-resistant security solution, Samsung Knox Vault, is coming to these phones.
The devices also feature the Samsung Knox security platform and Auto Blocker. The latter is an “opt-in package of additional security measures.” It can “block app installations from unauthorized sources, provide app security checks to scan for potential malware, and block potentially malicious commands and software installations to your device while connected by USB cable,” the company explains.
“With the Galaxy A series, we are expanding our latest technologies to a wider audience so that more people can benefit from them,” said TM Roh, Samsung’s head of mobile business. “We are excited to open up even more possibilities on the Galaxy A series this year, including offering Samsung Knox Vault for the first time on this lineup. We’re proud to enable Galaxy A series users to safely and reliably enjoy outstanding mobile experiences.”
Price and availability
Samsung has priced the Galaxy A55 at €479 (approx. $525) for the 8GB+128GB model and €529 (approx. $580) for the 8GB+256GB model in Europe. The price of the 12GB+256GB variant is not known. The Galaxy A35 starts at €379 (approx. $415) for its base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. For the 8GB+256GB model, you will have to shell out €449 (approx. $492). This phone is also available in an 8GB+128GB configuration but its price is not known.
In some European markets, Samsung is offering a free pair of the Galaxy Buds FE with pre-orders of the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35. Both phones come in the same four colors: Ice Blue, Lavender, Lemon Yellow, and Navy Blue. The company will start shipping the devices in Europe on March 15. It will reveal the release date, pricing, and pre-order benefits for other markets, including the US, in due course.
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