Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
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Add an eSIM using the activation code
| Please note: some of these steps may vary depending on your device model or operating system version. eSIM service may vary depending on the country and carrier. | |
| Some network providers that support eSIM provide an activation code to add manually. | |
| 1. | From the home screen, swipe down to access settings. |
| 2. | Tap the settings icon. |
| 3. | Tap Connections. |
| 4. | Tap SIM manager. |
| 5. | Tap Add eSIM. |
| 6. | If prompted, your phone will temporarily disconnect from any pre-inserted SIM card networks to add an eSIM. Tap OK. |
| 7. | Tap Scan QR code. |
| 8. | Tap Enter activation code. |
| 9. | Enter the activation code that your network provider has sent to you, then tap Done. |
| 10. | Your mobile plan will be downloaded and activated on your eSIM. |
Top specifications
SIM type
Nano
Internal device memory
128GB
Max external memory (microSD)
1TB
Charge rate
25W
Device warranty
24 months
Battery
Removable battery
No
Charge rate
25W
Fast charge
Yes
Power saving
Yes
Battery capacity
5000mAh
Body
Height (mm)
161.1
Width (mm)
77.4
Depth (mm)
8.2
Weight (g)
213
Water resistant
Yes - IP67
SIM type
Nano
Processor
GPU
ARM Voyager
CPU Brand
Exynos 1480
CPU speed
Octa-core (up to 2.75GHz)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
USB type
Type-C
Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Yes - 6
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes - 5.3
PC Sync
Yes - Smart Switch (PC version)
Smartwatch compatible
Yes
MHL
No
Samsung DeX
No
Display
Resolution
1080x2340
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
Touch screen
Yes
Brightness
1000nits
Size (inches)
6.6
Colours
16 million
Display type
Super AMOLED
Infinity-O
Infinity-O
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Refresh rate
120Hz
Messaging
Multimedia messages
Yes
Text messages
Yes
IM
Yes
Email
Yes
Network
VoLTE (4G calling in UK)
Yes
3G
Yes
4G
Yes
5G
Yes
Platform
Operating system
Android 12
Sensors
Accelerometer
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Hall-effect sensor
Yes
Memory
RAM
8GB
Device memory
128GB
Card slot
microSD
Card max size
1TB
Front camera
No. of cameras
1
Resolution (max MP)
32
HD video recording
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
No
Camera type
Front camera
Flash
No
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera
Secondary camera
Front-facing
HD video recording
Yes
No. of cameras
4
Primary camera
Triple rear-facing
Shooting modes
Photo
AR Zone
Bixby Visions
Food
Night
Panorama
Portrait
Pro
Single Take
AR Zone
Bixby Visions
Food
Night
Panorama
Portrait
Pro
Single Take
Rear camera
Resolution (max MP)
Main camera: 50
Ultra-Wide camera: 12
Macro camera: 5
Ultra-Wide camera: 12
Macro camera: 5
No. of cameras
3
Camera type
Main camera
Ultra-Wide camera
Macro camera
Ultra-Wide camera
Macro camera
Aperture
Main camera: f/1.8
Ultra-Wide camera: f/2.2
Macro camera: f/2.4
Ultra-Wide camera: f/2.2
Macro camera: f/2.4
Flash
LED
HD video recording
UHD 4K (3840x2160) at 30fps
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Slow motion
240fps at HD
Zoom
10x digital
Features
Samsung Pay
Yes
Always On
Yes
3.5mm headphone jack
No
Document viewer
Yes
A-GPS
Yes
Video calling
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Video player
Yes
Music player
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
Web browser
Yes
Security
Fingerprint sensor
Yes - in-display
Samsung Knox
Yes
Warranty
Device warranty
24 months
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