Samsung Appears to Have Changed Its Strategy This Year
In the past, Samsung made all the A55’s predecessors – the A51, A52, A53, and A54 – available in the country while skipping those of the A35. This time, though, there seems to be a change in strategy.
A Samsung US representative told the folks at CNET, “We can confirm that Galaxy A35 5G will be coming to the US market and look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks.” Furthermore, they added, “We will not be carrying the Galaxy A55 5G at this time.”
So, if you were waiting for the Galaxy A55, you’d have to look for alternative options. And they don’t necessarily have to be from other brands. You could save yourself some money and get the cheaper Galaxy A35. Or, within the A55’s price bracket, Samsung already has several options.
The Galaxy A55 Would Rival Samsung’s Existing Smartphones
If Samsung brings the Galaxy A55 to the US, it will start at around $550 (roughly translated from the UK pricing.) The company already offers a couple of similarly priced smartphones here. The Galaxy S23, for instance, starts at around $599, and the Galaxy S23 FE is available at $549.
A Samsung official also confirmed to Android Authority that the Galaxy A55 won’t make it to the US, and consumers anticipating its release can opt for the Galaxy S23 or the Galaxy S23 FE instead. This move makes sense as it could create confusion among buyers and potentially hurt the sales of Samsung’s own smartphones.
Recapping What the Galaxy A55 Has To Offer
The Galaxy A55 is likely the first A series phone to boast an all-metal and glass build, making it Samsung’s most premium mid-range phone yet. Apart from the impressive aesthetics, the smartphone also shines in some other departments. The Exynos 1480 chipset promises a 15% and 32% boost in processing speeds and graphics, respectively. It should be enough to handle most of your tasks and gaming needs.
Samsung used a 6.6-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate for the display. The Galaxy A55 runs One UI 6.1 on top of Android 14 and will receive support from Samsung up to Android 18, with an additional year of security patches.
The camera setup is similar to the Galaxy A54 – a 50MP primary lens with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP macro lens at the back, and a 32MP sensor at the front. However, Samsung says the Exynos 1480’s AI ISP will improve performance, especially in low light.
Here Are Some Similarly Priced Options to Consider
Those waiting for the Galaxy A55 can pick up the Galaxy S23 or the Galaxy S23 FE instead. Besides, the Google Pixel 8a is also slated to launch in the coming months. If you don’t have the appetite to wait any longer, the Pixel 7a is still worth purchasing. The recently launched OnePlus 12R also makes up for a decent option.
