The Champion of Budget Smartphones the Samsung A55 5G
Meet the Samsung A55G, the smartphone that proves you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy cutting-edge technology. Designed with affordability in mind, the A55G delivers impressive 5G connectivity, a vibrant display, and a powerful processor—all at a wallet-friendly price. Perfect for those who want advanced features without the premium cost, the A55G combines sleek design with practical performance, making it an excellent choice for savvy shoppers who want value and innovation. Experience the future of mobile technology without compromising your budget with the Samsung A55G.
Features
- Vivid Nightography: Capture vibrant colors and intricate details even in low-light conditions.
- Enhanced 4K Stabilization: Record smooth, precise motion with advanced OIS and VDIS stabilization.
- Powerful Octa-Core Performance: Effortlessly multitask, game, and stream with the improved octa-core processor.
- Samsung Knox Vault: Keep your sensitive information secure with state-of-the-art protection.
Specs
| Display | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) |
| Build | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Weight | 213 g |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 6.1 4 year’s worth operating system upgrades 5 year’s worth of security patches |
| Processor | Chipset – Exynos 1480 (4 nm) CPU – Octa-core (4×2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU – Xclipse 530 |
| Storage | 128GB and 256GB microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Memory | RAM = 8GB |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G Nano-SIM, eSIM or Hybrid Dual SIM |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE NFC USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Battery & Charging | Type Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable Charging 25W wired |
| Camera | 3-camera layout Main Camera Triple 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Features LED flash, panorama, HDR Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS Selfie camera Single 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Bonus features | Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing Dual stereo speakers |
Retail
Samsung’s A series is exceptionally popular in South Africa, thanks to its affordability and impressive capabilities that rival those of the high-end S series. The A55 5G is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a budget-friendly, technologically advanced smartphone. On the Samsung South African website, the A55 5G 256GB model is priced at R9999.
The Samsung A55 5g has been put in the sweet spot in its design being not too light and not too heavy while having a firm sturdy feel to it. The A55 5g does a great job in its performance where it’s outperforming its predecessor by 35 percent as well as displaying an amazing experience to its user. At the highest cost in the A range the A55 5g produces a spectacularly high amount of functionality while producing a stunning display for users. We at TechSceneZA give the Samsung A55 5g a 9.2/10 for the amazing functionality, jaw droping graphically immaculate screen and superior processing.