There is a Samsung has been activated its 2024 mid-range phone line, which combines inferior specs and feature sets with more attractive prices flagship phones. The Galaxy A55 and A35 have 6.6-inch Super AMOLED displays. For the first time in budget phones, the company has included a walled security unit called Knox Vault. Galaxy S21.
Both of Android 14-powered phones have FHD+ (2220×1080) displays (374 pixels per inch) and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Whom last year’s Galaxy A54, both include Samsung’s Vision Booster feature, which adjusts the display’s tone map based on ambient lighting conditions. Their 6.6-inch diagonal dimensions (not including rounded corners) are slightly up from the A54’s 6.4 inches.
Samsung’s official materials do not specify the processors of the phones, however Android Police reports The A55 uses the Exynos 1480, while the A35 is compatible with the slower Exynos 1380. RAM comes in different configurations: 8GB or 12GB on the A55 and 6GB or 8GB on the cheaper A35. Your storage options are 128GB or 256GB on each phone, but only the A55 has a microSD card slot.
Apart from performance, the cameras will be one of the main differences between the two phones. The pair has three rear cameras, each with a 50MP primary camera and a 5MP macro lens. But the more expensive A55 uses a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, while the A35 has a more pedestrian 8MP ultra-wide lens. Additionally, the A55 has a 32MP front camera compared to the A35’s 13MP front shooter. Both use optical image stabilization (OIS) and video digital image stabilization (VDIS) to eliminate camera shake.
Unsurprisingly, no phone is included generative AI features Samsung uses it to differentiate the Galaxy S24 series (and older flagships through software updates). The closest you’ll get in this price range is the company’s “advanced AI Image Signal Processing (ISP)” system for better low-light photography, only included in the A55.
Samsung did not mention the construction material of the phones in its press release and official specifications, however Android Police says the A55 is the company’s first mid-range phone with a metal frame. (Last year’s Galaxy A54 used plastic.) Engadget has reached out to Samsung for clarification, and we’ll update this article if we hear back.
Each of the phones has a 5000 mAh battery. Samsung estimates a two-day battery life, but this can vary greatly depending on usage.
US pricing and release dates are not yet available. However, Samsung he says The A55 will start at £439 ($562) in the UK, while the A35 will start at £339 ($434). Samsung is citing a March 20 release date for both phones in the UK.
