In accordance with the anticipated timeline, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G, succeeding the widely acclaimed mid-range models of 2023. These new offerings exhibit a remarkable convergence of features.
Both the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G boast a unified 6.6-inch 1080x2340px Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, accompanied by a robust 5,000mAh battery supporting 25W charging and showcasing Samsung’s innovative Key Island design ethos. While the frame materials differ, with the Galaxy A55 5G sporting metal and the Galaxy A35 5G utilizing plastic, both devices represent a significant leap forward with glass on both the front and back surfaces. The Galaxy A55 5G introduces the Exynos 1480 SoC featuring an AMD RDNA2-based Xclipse 530 GPU, available with either 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. Conversely, the Galaxy A35 5G adopts the older Exynos 1380 chipset, maintaining efficiency with its 5nm architecture and offering configurations of 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Galaxy A55 5G’s 32MP f/2.2 selfie camera and versatile rear setup comprising a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter with OIS, a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, and a 5MP f/2.4 macro lens. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A35 5G delivers crisp imaging through its 13MP f/2.2 front-facing camera and rear configuration consisting of a 50MP f/1.8 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor, and a 5MP f/2.4 macro module. Notably, both the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G introduce Samsung Knox Vault to the A series, ensuring enhanced security through a hardware-based secure execution environment, safeguarding critical data such as lock screen credentials. Additionally, Samsung’s standalone Knox and the optional Auto Blocker feature contribute to a comprehensive security ecosystem. Samsung’s commitment to longevity is evident with a promise of 4 years of major OS updates and 5 years of security patches for both models, offering substantial support for mid-range devices. While this duration is slightly shorter than that offered for flagship devices, it underscores Samsung’s dedication to providing enduring value to users.