If you’re looking for a great Samsung smartphone without breaking the bank on the Galaxy S24, the Samsung Galaxy A55 might be the perfect choice. It retains the sleek design of the expensive Galaxy S24 but offers a more practical specification, all while keeping the price affordable. Additionally, Samsung has introduced a second, even more budget-friendly phone to consider.
The Galaxy A55, an upgrade from the Galaxy A54, comes in vibrant color options like Awesome Ice Blue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon, and Awesome Navy. Sporting a metal chassis and a glass back, it features a 6.6-inch, 120Hz Super AMOLED display on the front.
The phone is powered by a new Samsung Exynos 1480 processor, an octa-core chip with an AMD Xclipse GPU, paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. It also packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired charging and runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1. The triple camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 12MP wide-angle camera, and a 5MP macro camera, promising excellent lowlight images and features like Night Portrait mode and Super HDR video.
The Galaxy A35, Samsung’s other affordable phone, shares many similarities with the Galaxy A55, boasting a nearly identical design and screen. Powered by the Exynos 1380 processor, it offers 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 5MP macro camera, along with the same battery and software features as the Galaxy A55.
Both phones come equipped with Samsung’s Knox Vault security system, ensuring the safety of sensitive information like biometric data. They also feature Auto Blocker for malware protection and offer extended software and security updates.
The Galaxy A55 starts at 439 British pounds, while the Galaxy A35 starts at 339 pounds, with slightly lower prices than their predecessors. Both phones are set to be released on March 20 in the U.K. and Europe, with U.S. availability expected in the near future.
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