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Samsung Galaxy A55 8 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A556B

6.9 NeoScore #912 of 6247

8 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A556B · Launched March 2024

Overview

NeoScore

6.9

#912 of 6247

Design & display
7.6
Performance & hardware
6.3
Camera
7.5
Connectivity
8.0
Battery & charging
5.6

Strengths

  • 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ and 120 Hz.
  • 50 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, optical stabilization and 4K video.
  • Connectivity is among the best, with 5G, Wi‑Fi 6E, eSIM and NFC.

Weak points

  • At 213 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
Display
6.6″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,340 px120 Hz
Design
213 g77.4 mm161.1 mm8.2 mm
Performance
Samsung Exynos 1480Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
726,158Better than 77% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh25 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.813 Mpx · f/2.25 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 14

Editorial report

Samsung Galaxy A55 8 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A556B technical sheet

Samsung Galaxy A55 suits people looking for a balanced everyday phone with a polished display, broad connectivity and a stabilized main camera. Its main drawback is weight: at 213 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.

The 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display supports 120 Hz, HDR10+ and Gorilla Glass Victus+, with peak brightness of 1000 nits. That combination provides smooth scrolling and useful protection for everyday viewing. The Samsung Exynos 1480, 8 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage form a capable configuration, and storage is expandable. This version has 8 GB / 128 GB, while the Galaxy A55 is also sold with 8 GB / 256 GB and 12 GB / 256 GB.

Its 50 MP main camera combines an f/1.8 aperture with optical image stabilization and 4K video recording. The camera setup is better than most phones of its time, although the lack of optical zoom limits distant framing. Connectivity is among the best, with 5G, Wi‑Fi 6E, eSIM and NFC. The 5000 mAh battery and 25 W charging are typical figures. With a NeoScore of 6.9, the Galaxy A55 is fairly priced for what it is, especially for buyers prioritizing the display, connections and camera.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.92 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A556B

Design & display

7.6

Display Technology Super AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 390 ppi
8.2
Peak Display Brightness 1,000 nits
8.0
Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10
5.5
Weight 213 g
4.7
Resistance Features IP67
7.0
Usable Surface 85.8 %
8.2
Body Thickness 8.2 mm
7.6

Performance & hardware

6.3

AnTuTu Score 726,158
3.6
RAM Capacity 12 GB
7.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 4 nm
8.5
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.75 GHz
7.1
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

7.5

Sensor Size 1/1.56″
7.0
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Ultra Stable Video, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, 4K Video, Macro Camera
8.0

Connectivity

8.0

Connectivity Features Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM
4.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
8.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
8.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
10.0

Battery & charging

5.6

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 25 W
5.0
Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging
0.0

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Design & display
7.6
Performance & hardware
6.26
Camera
7.5
Connectivity
7.98
Battery & charging
5.57
NeoScore rank
#912 / 6247

Samsung

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Samsung Exynos 1480
Processor Process Size
4 nm
Graphics GPU
Samsung Xclipse 530
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.75 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
726,158
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1,173
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
3,534
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
1,024

Design

Body Colors
Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple
Body Thickness
8.2 mm
Body Width
77.4 mm
Body Height
161.1 mm
Weight
213 g
Usable Surface
85.8 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic
Resistance Features
IP67
Waterproof Depth
1 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
25 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Technology
Super AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
1,000 nits
Display Diagonal
6.6″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,340 px
Display Pixel Density
390 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Operating System
Android 14
OS Family
Android
OS Version
14
OS Update Support
3 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM
USB Version
USB 2.0
SAR (EU) head
0.68 W/kg
SAR (EU) body
1.04 W/kg
Max. download speed
3,790 Mbps
Max. upload speed
1,280 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
3
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price
479 €
Model numbers
SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560

Product codes

EAN
8806095467146, 8806095524887, 8806095467061, 8806095467399
+4 , 8806095467252, 8806095467375, 8806095467535, 8806095467559
MPN
SM-A556BZKAEEB, SM-A556BZKAEUB, SM-A556BLBAEUB, SM-A556BLVAEUB
+3 , SM-A556BLBAEUE, SM-A556BZYAEUE, SM-A556BZYAEUB

Galaxy A55

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX906
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI 2
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX906
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI 2
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS, 4K at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Ultra Stable Video, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, 4K Video, Macro Camera
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX258
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX258
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Rear macro camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

Front camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX616
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX616
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
5

Camera system

DxOMark Score
108 points
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DxOMark Score
108 points
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Model codes
SM-A556B
Market codes
Global

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