Samsung has launched its latest smartphone the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 in both the Indian and global markets, fulfilling its earlier promises. It has a 6.6-inch 120Hz FHD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED display, the A55 is fueled by the latest Exynos 1480 SoC, offering a 15% increase in performance compared to its predecessor, the A54, thanks to its enhanced GPU and NPU. Additionally, Samsung highlights that the A55 incorporates a cooling system that is 70% larger than that of the A54.
Meanwhile, the A35 is driven by the Exynos 1380 SoC, which powered last year's Galaxy A54 model. Both smartphones feature a 50MP main camera with OIS and video digital image stabilization (VDIS), alongside a 5MP macro sensor. The A55 includes a 12MP ultra-wide camera, while the A35 is equipped with an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
Running on Android 14 with One UI 6.1, Samsung pledges up to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates for both devices. Security enhancements such as Knox Vault are incorporated, along with new photography features inspired by Galaxy's flagship camera innovations like Vision Booster.
With IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the front, the A55 also features a metal frame. Both phones are powered by a 5000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging, although chargers are not included in the package.
Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 Specifications -
| Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A35 | |
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-O HDR Display with 120Hz refresh rate | 6.6-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-O HDR Display with 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Up to 2.75GHz Octa-Core Exynos 1480 processor with AMD Xclipse 530 GPU | Octa Core (2.4GHz Quad A78 + 2GHz Quad A55 CPUs) Exynos 1380 processor with Mali-G68 MP5 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB / 8GB RAM with 128GB / 256GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via micro SD card | 8GB RAM with 128GB / 256GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via micro SD card |
| OS/UI | Android 14 with Samsung One UI 6.1 | Android 14 with Samsung One UI 6 |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 12MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, 5MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash | 50MP rear camera, OIS, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, 5MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 32MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture | 13MP front camera |
| Features | In-display Fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Dust and Water resistant (IP67) | In-display Fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Dust and Water resistant (IP67) |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2mm | 161.7x78x8.2mm |
| Weight | 213g | 209 g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC | 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh (typical) battery with 25W fast charging | 5000mAh (typical) battery with 25W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Samsung Galaxy A35 and A55 come in Awesome Navy, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Ice Blue, and Ice Blue colors. The pricing for the 12GB RAM variant of the A55 has not been disclosed as of now. These phones will begin their rollout in various European countries starting today, March 11th.
Samsung Galaxy A35 Prices are -
- 6GB RAM/128GB storage version - 379 Euros (USD 414 / Rs. 34,315 approx.)
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - 449 Euros (USD 491 / Rs. 40,655 approx.)
Samsung Galaxy A55 Prices are -
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - 479 Euros (USD 523 / Rs. 43,370 approx.)
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - 529 Euros (USD 578 / Rs. 47,900 approx.)
Despite Samsung India teasing the phone's launch in the country starting today, the website indicates that a Samsung Live event will take place on March 14th at 12 PM. Therefore, pricing details should be available either on the same day or possibly a day earlier.
