Samsung launches Galaxy M55 5G in India with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC
These devices mark the latest additions to the Galaxy M series, succeeding the Galaxy M54 5G and Galaxy M14 5G, respectively
Samsung has unveiled its highly anticipated mid-range device, the Galaxy M55 5G and Galaxy M15 5G models in India on Monday, April 8.
These devices mark the latest additions to the Galaxy M series, succeeding the Galaxy M54 5G and Galaxy M14 5G, respectively.
The Galaxy M55 5G boasts an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and is available in various RAM and storage configurations, alongside two colour variants.
Notable features include a triple rear camera setup and support for wired fast charging.
Diving into specifications, the Galaxy M55 5G flaunts a spacious 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak brightness level of 1,000 nits.
Under the hood, we get a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM, a first for any non-flagship level smartphone to get that much RAM. We also get 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
The device runs on Android 14-based One UI 6.1. Samsung is promising extended software support with up to four years of OS upgrades and five years of security updates.
For cameras, the Galaxy M55 5G is equipped with a rather versatile camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. Additionally, the front camera boasts a high-resolution 50MP sensor.
Powering the device is a rather robust 5,000mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging. Connectivity options include 5G compatibility, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
Measuring at 163.9mm x 76.5mm x 7.8mm and weighing 180g, the device offers a sleek and manageable form factor.
As for pricing and availability, the base variant with 8GB+128GB is priced at Rs. 26,999, while the higher-tiered models 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB are listed at Rs. 29,999 and Rs. 32,999, respectively.
Consumers can purchase the Galaxy M55 5G through Amazon and the Samsung India website, and choose between Denim Black and Light Green for colour options
