Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G features, prices, specs, and upgrades
One might easily think that the most purchased phones are always the high-end flagship models, but that is not exactly the case. The mid-range phones out there, such as Samsung's Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35G, both have a history of predecessors that were highly sought after, especially the A5x series.
Now, this year is a bit different as far as the Galaxy A5x series goes, as it is the first time Samsung opts not to release its higher-end mid-range phone in the United States. Unlike the last four generations of Samsung mid-range phones, in 2024, U.S. buyers only have access (at least officially) to the Galaxy A35 5G.
As for the upgrades coming with the A55 5G and A35 5G, there isn't anything too groundbreaking happening here. Both phones, however, come with enough changes to, when combined, can be called "new generation." Most obvious are some design tweaks, and a few hardware upgrades under the hood. Read on for the details.
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Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G release date
The Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G were released on March 15, 2024. They are Samsung's latest mid-range phones and the successors to the A54 and A35 5G.
The Galaxy A55 5G is not available in the US, at least not via any official stores. Thankfully the Galaxy A35 5G is available in US markets. Both Galaxy "A" series can be purchased in Europe.
Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G prices
In the UK, both the Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G are actually 10 GBN cheaper compared to the previous generations. The situation is a different for the EU, however, where the A55 5G costs 20 EUR more than its predecessor, and the A35 5G has gone by around 50 EUR.
See and compare the A55 5G and A35 5G prices to those of last year's models below:
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Galaxy A54 5G | $449/£449/€459 (128GB) |
| Galaxy A34 5G | $246/£349/€325 (128 GB) |
| Galaxy A55 5G | £439/€479(128GB) |
| Galaxy A35 5G | $415*/£339/€379 (128 GB) |
Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G camera
The Galaxy A55 5G comes with what appears to be the same camera hardware of the A54 5G. Samsung mentions in its announcement that the A55 comes with advanced AI Image Signal Processing (ISP), promising "stunning low-light images never seen before on Galaxy A series." This should help the phone capture clearer and more vibrant photos in low-light conditions.
Galaxy A55 5G: 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
Galaxy A35 5G: 50MP + 8MP + 5MP
As you can see, the A35 5G now comes with a new 50MP main camera, replacing the old 48MP one. We don't know whether this is the same camera module that is featured on the pricier A55 5G, but there's a good chance it is, so we are excited to try it out ourselves.
Both the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G feature optical image stabilization (OIS) and video digital image stabilization.
Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G storage
The storage options you can choose from have not changed, as well as the RAM. Check out all of the memory/storage combinations you can choose from when buying a Galaxy A55 and A35 5G:
Galaxy A55 5G storage capacity:
- 6/128GB
- 8/256 GB
Galaxy A35 5G storage capacity:
- 6/128GB
- 8/256 GB
Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G design
The design is one of the main areas where Samsung has made some changes to its mid-range series. Both phones come with a bump where the power and volume buttons are positioned, which gently comes in and out of the frame. Some have called this bump a "Key Island."
Speaking of frames, the Galaxy A55 5G has received a material upgrade, dropping the plastic frames of its predecessors for an aluminum one. It also comes with the more durable Gorilla Glass Victus to protect the display. The bezels around the display are also thinner with this generation, especially the bottom one.
As for the A35 5G's display, it has now transitioned to one with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, instead of the tear drop notch that the A34 5G featured.
Other than that, the rest of the A55 and A35's design resembles that of the S24 series, especially their back panels with three protruding cameras.
Here are the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G colors:
Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G colors.
- Awesome Iceblue
- Awesome Lilac
- Awesome Lemon
- Awesome Navy
Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G display
- Galaxy A55 5G: 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 2340 x 1080 pixels, HDR10+
- Galaxy A35 5G: 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Here's what Samsung Vision Booster display tech does in a nutshell:
- Improves Outdoor Visibility
- Tone Mapping for Better Viewing
- Works with Adaptive Brightness
Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G battery and charging specs
Galaxy A55 and A35 battery capacity.
There are no changes to the battery size or charging speeds with the A55 5G and A35 5G. That means you get the same 5,000mAh battery capacity and 25W wired charging. Sadly, still no wireless charging.
It's worth mentioning, however, that the new chipsets inside might result in different battery life results, so stay tuned to find out what we got during our battery life tests.
Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G performance
Samsung is traditionally very secretive about the chipsets inside its mid-range series, but it is safe to expect that the Galaxy A55 5G comes with the Exynos 1480 processor inside, while the A45 5G has the Exynos 1380. Both chipsets offer decent mid-range performance, which should be enough to handle regular tasks and some light gaming.
The software update situation is a bit disappointing though, as we were really hoping for Samsung to bring the same 7 years of Android updates and security patches to its more affordable lineup. Alas, we are getting the usual 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security patches. This means that both phones will go up to Android 18.
One noteworthy new addition on the software side of things is that Samsung Knox Vault is available with both the A55 5G and A35 5G, which is a first for the "A" series. The Knox Vault system is Samsung's tamper-resistant security solution that keeps your sensitive information safe from both hardware and software attacks. It creates a secure space away from the main processor and memory where it stores your PIN, passwords, patterns, and more.
To boost security even further, the latest Galaxy A series introduces Auto Blocker. This optional feature adds an extra layer of protection by:
- Preventing app installations from unauthorized sources
- Conducting security checks to detect potential malware
- Blocking any suspicious commands or software installations when connected via a USB cable.
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