Although Samsung has confirmed that it is unveiling the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 in India on March 11, it doesn’t stop some leaks from appearing. Ahead of the set event, a retailer surprisingly listed the two mid-range Galaxy smartphones along with their key specifications.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 cost?
German retailer Otto might not have received the memo about the launch, as it has listed the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 on its official online store full of the devices’ details. The base Galaxy A55 costs €479 (~$524) and comes loaded with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB expandable storage while the 256 GB option is priced at €529 (~$579).
Regarding Samsung’s other mid-range model, the Galaxy A35 costs €379 (~$415) with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB on-board storage. It also gets expandable storage with up to 1 TB more via a micro SD card. Meanwhile, the model with a generous 8/256 GB configuration retails for €449 (~$491).
Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 prices
| Model | 6/128 GB | 8/128 GB | 8/256 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy A55 | – | €479 (~$524) | €529 (~$579) |
| Galaxy A35 | €379 (~$415) | – | €449 (~$491) |
As it stands, the Galaxy A55 will be slightly more expensive than the Galaxy A54 (review). The same goes for the Galaxy A35, which substantially costs more than the Galaxy A34 (review). Pricing for other regions including the USA may still vary, and will most likely remain unchanged from their respective predecessors.
What’s new in the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35?
The new price structure looks justified with the Galaxy A55 gaining a more powerful and capable Exynos 1480 SoC alongside AMD’s newly-designed GPU and higher RAM count. It should sport an aluminum frame as well. If the rumors are true, it gets a tougher Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and a far brighter OLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution. Its cameras comprise a 50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide, and 5 MP macro, in addition to a 32 MP selfie snapper in front.
The Galaxy A35 does appear to deliver beefier upgrades from the Galaxy A34. Primarily, the 6.6-inch OLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate remains unchanged, but internally, it is equipped with an Exynos 1380 SoC which is the same chipset that powers the Galaxy Tab S9 FE (review). In the imaging department, it has a 50 MP main shooter with a smaller sensor size than the Galaxy A55. This is paired with an 8 MP ultra-wide, 5 MP macro sensor, and a 16 MP front-facing camera.
Furthermore, the two mid-range models will feature a 5,000 mAh battery and a 25-watt charging speed. Plus, they have IP67 dust and water resistance. Both will boot up on Android 14 with the One UI 5.1 skin.
Do you intend to pick up either handset once they are available? Do you think their specifications are worthy improvements over their predecessors? Let us know your thoughts.
