The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G made its debut in India in March 2024, launched alongside the Galaxy A35 5G. This smartphone operates on Android 14, utilizing One UI 6.1 straight out of the box. Samsung commits to providing four generations of Android OS updates along with five years of security enhancements.
Upcoming One UI 8 Beta for Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
A device listed under the model number Samsung SM-A556E, identified as the Galaxy A55 5G, has been observed on Geekbench. The benchmark indicates that the device is running on Android 16, hinting at ongoing tests for the latest One UI 8 beta. Users of the Galaxy A55 5G can expect to access the One UI 8 beta update in the near future.
It is worth mentioning that the Galaxy A55 5G recently received the stable One UI 7 update, which is based on Android 15. Earlier this month, Samsung also released the One UI 8 Beta 2 update for the Galaxy S25 series in select regions.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, equipped with Android 14-based One UI 6.1, is designed to receive four generations of operating system upgrades along with five years of security updates. Powering the device is the Exynos 1480 SoC, complemented by up to 12GB of RAM. The phone offers internal storage options of up to 256GB, which can be expanded to 1TB using a microSD card.
In terms of photography, the Galaxy A55 5G features a rear camera array that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. The device boasts a 6.6-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1000 nits, all protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+. Additionally, it is equipped with a robust 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.
When it comes to pricing, the Galaxy A55 5G is available in various configurations: the 8GB + 128GB model is priced at Rs. 32,999, the 8GB + 256GB variant at Rs. 42,999, and the 12GB + 256GB option at Rs. 45,999.
