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Samsung Galaxy A55

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.6 inches

ChipsetExynos 1480 (4 nm)

FCC IDA3LSMA556E

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FCC ID A3LSMA556E · released 2024-02-05.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only0.91 W/kg57% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only0.65 W/kg41% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only0.94 W/kg59% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.56 W/kg98% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.56 W/kg98% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)	n/a
FCC ID	A3LSMA556E
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Samsung Galaxy A55 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Samsung Galaxy A55 head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Samsung Galaxy A55 body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Samsung Galaxy A55
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Announced	March 11, 2024
Status	Available
Model Names	SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560

Display

Type	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)
Size	6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Features	Always-on display
Display Test	1010 nits max brightness (measured)

Camera

Main Camera	Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0m, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123 (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12m 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8m
Selfie Camera Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging	25W wired

Hardware

Operating System	Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Chipset	Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Xclipse 530
Performance	AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) GeekBench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6) 3DMark: 1024 (Wild Life Extreme)
Internal Storage	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Card Slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing Circle to Search

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
GPS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	-25.7 LUFS (Very good)

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in)
Weight	213 g (7.51 oz)
Colors	Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM	Nano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G Network	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6