Samsung Galaxy A55 Release Date, Price & Specs Rumours
Samsung’s Galaxy A50-series has been one of the leading options at its price point for a while now.
While 2022’s Galaxy A53 was a rare misstep, the Galaxy A54 is again one of the best phones under £500/$500.
So there’s no surprise that the next iteration – likely known as the Galaxy A55 – is eagerly anticipated. Here’s everything we know at this stage.
When will the Samsung Galaxy A55 be released?
Galaxy A-series phones are usually released early in the year, around the end of the first quarter.
Samsung’s timeline with the series has been very consistent in recent years, and we have no reason to suspect any different in 2024:
- Galaxy A54 – 15 March 2023
- Galaxy A53 – 17 March 2022
- Galaxy A52 – 17 March 2021
Unlike Samsung decides to do something different, expect the Galaxy A55 to launch around March 2024.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy A55 cost?
There’s no concrete information regarding pricing at this stage. But the cost of previous generations gives us a rough idea of what to expect:
- Galaxy A54: £449/$449
- Galaxy A53: £399/$449
- Galaxy A52: £399/$499
As you can see, the price has been fluctuating a bit over the years. Even if there’s a price rise on the Galaxy A55, it’ll still probably be under the £500/$500 mark.
What specs and features will Samsung Galaxy A55 have?
Samsung hasn’t confirmed the existence of the Galaxy A55 yet, let alone revealed any details about the phone. But that hasn’t stopped rumours from spreading around the internet – here are the key ones.
Design
Android Headlines has shared exclusive renders of the phone in three colours, providing an early glimpse of its design. These renders showcase the Galaxy A55 in Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, and Awesome Navy colours.
For the most part, the phone bears a striking resemblance to its predecessor, the Galaxy A54. However, the company seems to be distinguishing its mid-range models with a new design element.
Samsung introduced the Key Island design with the Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 in December. It features a slightly raised frame around the power and volume keys on the right side. The renders reveal that the Galaxy A55 now incorporates the same design, with antenna lines on the frame confirming a metal build.
Aside from that, the frame remains entirely flat with rounded corners, while both the front and back exhibit a flat surface. The rear camera array consists of three lenses, resembling the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy S23 designs. A side view of the handset indicates that the camera lenses extend significantly from the phone’s body, with an LED flash positioned next to the vertical camera module.
On the front, the Galaxy A55 features a flat display with substantial bezels. The chin is slightly thicker than the other three sides, resulting in asymmetrical bezels. The punch hole cutout for the selfie camera is centrally located at the top.
The SIM slot will propably be located on the top of the device, while the bottom will host a Type-C charging port and a speaker. In terms of dimensions, the device is expected to measure approximately 161.1 x 77.3 x 8.2mm.
Display
Once again, there are no solid rumours about the specs of Galaxy A55’s display. Knowing how good the screen already is on the Galaxy A54 there is barely anything to do better here. So, if Samsung sticks to its guns here, nobody should be disappointed.
Based on the MySmartPrice report, the upcoming Galaxy A55 may feature a 6.5-inch flat display with a centered Infinity-O front camera. Anticipated specifications include a Full HD+ resolution (somewhere between 720p and 1080p) and a screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
Performance
The performance of the Galaxy A50-series has probably been its most controversial element. For two years, with Galaxy A52 and A53, Samsung was using an Exynos 1280 chip, which was severely underpowered compared to the competition (and, to top it off, wasn’t the best when it came to power efficiency).
With Galaxy A54, the Korean manufacturer opted for a newer version: Exynos 1380. It wasn’t the top performer for its class, but it was a significant improvement over its predecessor, so it was generally received favourably, even though many people were counting on a switch to Qualcomm chips.
It appears that Samsung is adamant about using its in-house chips in mid-range phones and it looks like it’s planning on equipping the Galaxy A55 with the upcoming Exynos 1480. That information comes courtesy of Dutch tech site GalaxyClub, and is based on the latest codename leak.
Chris Martin / Foundry
Geekbench 6 results seem to confirm that Galaxy A55 will be powered by the new SoC, widely believed to be Exynos 1480. It also reveals an unconventional GPU choice: the Xclipse 530 based on AMD’s RDNA2 architecture, a departure from the usual Mali GPU. This shift could enable the A55 to support ray tracing in games, though this feature is not yet confirmed.
Despite the promising GPU, the improvements in the CPU compared to the Exynos 1380 are not substantial, according to test results. The A55 prototype scored 1127 in the single-core test and 3090 in the multi-core test, slightly surpassing the A54, which, as highlighted by the GSMArena, achieved 1108 and 2797 points respectively. The RAM remains unchanged from the A54, with 8 GB onboard.
Cameras
The same GalaxyClub article is claiming that Galaxy A55 will not bring anything new to the table when it comes to the cameras. Granted, the photos from Galaxy A54 are already great for the price, so sticking to the package from the previous model might not be a bad move, especially if Samsung adds its advanced software processing.
What’s more disappointing is the news – or lack thereof – about the front camera. It appears that the Galaxy A55 will again use the same 32MP front camera sensor. What’s worse, it’s the same sensor that first appeared in Galaxy A51 four years ago. A reminder, if one were needed, that this is not a flagship phone.
Battery and charging
There’s no information about the battery and charging situation of the Samsung Galaxy A55. We expect it won’t differ much from the previous model, which means a 5000mAh battery and not very impressive charging speeds – probably once again around 25W.
Software
Undoubtedly, the Galaxy A55 will run Android 14 out of the box, with Samsung’s One UI 6 skin over the top. This will bring about some interesting improvements to Samsung’s ecosystem. What’s more, you should also expect great software support, with four major Android updates for the Galaxy A55 most likely.
Can’t wait until it’s released? Why not browse our recommendations of the best Android phones available right now.
Samsung’s Galaxy A50-series has been one of the leading options at its price point for a while now.
While 2022’s Galaxy A53 was a rare misstep, the Galaxy A54 is again one of the best phones under £500/$500.
So there’s no surprise that the next iteration – likely known as the Galaxy A55 – is eagerly anticipated. Here’s everything we know at this stage.
When will the Samsung Galaxy A55 be released?
Galaxy A-series phones are usually released early in the year, around the end of the first quarter.
Samsung’s timeline with the series has been very consistent in recent years, and we have no reason to suspect any different in 2024:
- Galaxy A54 – 15 March 2023
- Galaxy A53 – 17 March 2022
- Galaxy A52 – 17 March 2021
Unlike Samsung decides to do something different, expect the Galaxy A55 to launch around March 2024.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy A55 cost?
There’s no concrete information regarding pricing at this stage. But the cost of previous generations gives us a rough idea of what to expect:
- Galaxy A54: £449/$449
- Galaxy A53: £399/$449
- Galaxy A52: £399/$499
As you can see, the price has been fluctuating a bit over the years. Even if there’s a price rise on the Galaxy A55, it’ll still probably be under the £500/$500 mark.
What specs and features will Samsung Galaxy A55 have?
Samsung hasn’t confirmed the existence of the Galaxy A55 yet, let alone revealed any details about the phone. But that hasn’t stopped rumours from spreading around the internet – here are the key ones.
Design
Android Headlines has shared exclusive renders of the phone in three colours, providing an early glimpse of its design. These renders showcase the Galaxy A55 in Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, and Awesome Navy colours.
For the most part, the phone bears a striking resemblance to its predecessor, the Galaxy A54. However, the company seems to be distinguishing its mid-range models with a new design element.
Samsung introduced the Key Island design with the Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 in December. It features a slightly raised frame around the power and volume keys on the right side. The renders reveal that the Galaxy A55 now incorporates the same design, with antenna lines on the frame confirming a metal build.
Aside from that, the frame remains entirely flat with rounded corners, while both the front and back exhibit a flat surface. The rear camera array consists of three lenses, resembling the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy S23 designs. A side view of the handset indicates that the camera lenses extend significantly from the phone’s body, with an LED flash positioned next to the vertical camera module.
On the front, the Galaxy A55 features a flat display with substantial bezels. The chin is slightly thicker than the other three sides, resulting in asymmetrical bezels. The punch hole cutout for the selfie camera is centrally located at the top.
The SIM slot will propably be located on the top of the device, while the bottom will host a Type-C charging port and a speaker. In terms of dimensions, the device is expected to measure approximately 161.1 x 77.3 x 8.2mm.
Display
Once again, there are no solid rumours about the specs of Galaxy A55’s display. Knowing how good the screen already is on the Galaxy A54 there is barely anything to do better here. So, if Samsung sticks to its guns here, nobody should be disappointed.
Based on the MySmartPrice report, the upcoming Galaxy A55 may feature a 6.5-inch flat display with a centered Infinity-O front camera. Anticipated specifications include a Full HD+ resolution (somewhere between 720p and 1080p) and a screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
Performance
The performance of the Galaxy A50-series has probably been its most controversial element. For two years, with Galaxy A52 and A53, Samsung was using an Exynos 1280 chip, which was severely underpowered compared to the competition (and, to top it off, wasn’t the best when it came to power efficiency).
With Galaxy A54, the Korean manufacturer opted for a newer version: Exynos 1380. It wasn’t the top performer for its class, but it was a significant improvement over its predecessor, so it was generally received favourably, even though many people were counting on a switch to Qualcomm chips.
It appears that Samsung is adamant about using its in-house chips in mid-range phones and it looks like it’s planning on equipping the Galaxy A55 with the upcoming Exynos 1480. That information comes courtesy of Dutch tech site GalaxyClub, and is based on the latest codename leak.
![Samsung Galaxy A54 in front of a pin board](https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Samsung-Galaxy-A54-review-12.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=1200)
Chris Martin / Foundry
Geekbench 6 results seem to confirm that Galaxy A55 will be powered by the new SoC, widely believed to be Exynos 1480. It also reveals an unconventional GPU choice: the Xclipse 530 based on AMD’s RDNA2 architecture, a departure from the usual Mali GPU. This shift could enable the A55 to support ray tracing in games, though this feature is not yet confirmed.
Despite the promising GPU, the improvements in the CPU compared to the Exynos 1380 are not substantial, according to test results. The A55 prototype scored 1127 in the single-core test and 3090 in the multi-core test, slightly surpassing the A54, which, as highlighted by the GSMArena, achieved 1108 and 2797 points respectively. The RAM remains unchanged from the A54, with 8 GB onboard.
Cameras
The same GalaxyClub article is claiming that Galaxy A55 will not bring anything new to the table when it comes to the cameras. Granted, the photos from Galaxy A54 are already great for the price, so sticking to the package from the previous model might not be a bad move, especially if Samsung adds its advanced software processing.
What’s more disappointing is the news – or lack thereof – about the front camera. It appears that the Galaxy A55 will again use the same 32MP front camera sensor. What’s worse, it’s the same sensor that first appeared in Galaxy A51 four years ago. A reminder, if one were needed, that this is not a flagship phone.
Battery and charging
There’s no information about the battery and charging situation of the Samsung Galaxy A55. We expect it won’t differ much from the previous model, which means a 5000mAh battery and not very impressive charging speeds – probably once again around 25W.
Software
Undoubtedly, the Galaxy A55 will run Android 14 out of the box, with Samsung’s One UI 6 skin over the top. This will bring about some interesting improvements to Samsung’s ecosystem. What’s more, you should also expect great software support, with four major Android updates for the Galaxy A55 most likely.
Can’t wait until it’s released? Why not browse our recommendations of the best Android phones available right now.