The Samsung Galaxy F55 5G is a mid-range smartphone in Samsung’s Galaxy F series, with a release date of 27 May 2024. It measures 76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm, weighs 180 g and is listed in Black and Apricot.
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display has a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio and about 393 PPI. It is rated for 1000 nits in high brightness mode, and a punch-hole cutout holds the selfie camera.
The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, an octa-core chip with one Cortex-A710 core at 2.4 GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores at 2.36 GHz and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.8 GHz, paired with the Adreno 644 GPU. It is offered in 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB variants, and a hybrid card slot supports microSD cards of up to 1 TB. Smartprix records an AnTuTu v10 score of about 519,000.
The triple rear camera has a 50 MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS, an 8 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens and a 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, with an LED flash. The front camera is 50 MP f/2.4, and both the front and rear cameras record 4K video at 30 fps. Listed camera modes include Single Take, Night, Portrait, Pro and Dual Recording.
A 5000 mAh battery supports 45W fast charging and reverse charging. The phone runs Android 14 with One UI 6, and Smartprix lists four OS upgrades and five years of security updates, along with Knox Security.
Connectivity includes dual nano SIMs with 5G and VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0 and GPS with GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS. An in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock handle security, and dual stereo speakers are included. Smartprix lists the handset, a Type-C to C cable, a SIM ejection pin and a quick start guide in the box. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack or FM radio.
The Galaxy F55 5G focuses on a slim, light design, a good selfie camera and long software support. At 7.8 mm and 180 g, Smartprix rates it as slim and light, and the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display runs at 120 Hz with a 1000-nit HBM rating.
The 50 MP front camera with 4K recording is a strong point for video calls and selfies, and the 50 MP main camera has OIS. Smartprix rates the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 as average, with an AnTuTu v10 score of about 519,000. Four OS upgrades, five years of security updates, NFC, stereo speakers and 45W charging add practical value.
The drawbacks are clear. Smartprix rates the 5000 mAh battery as small, and the box contents listed on Smartprix do not include a charger. No IP rating is listed and the summary says it is not water resistant. The 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro are basic, video tops out at 4K 30 fps, the card slot is hybrid, glass protection is not listed, and there is no headphone jack.
It suits Indian buyers who want a light phone with an AMOLED screen, a high-resolution selfie camera and long Samsung software support, for everyday use rather than heavy gaming.
Verdict: The Galaxy F55 5G is a slim, light mid-ranger with a 120 Hz Super AMOLED Plus display, 50 MP selfie camera and four OS upgrades, held back by its 5000 mAh battery, no charger in the box and the lack of an IP rating.
