Samsung Galaxy C55 Price, Specs, Features and Best Deals

Samsung has reintroduced the long-dormant C-series, marking its return after a long wait since 2016. The Samsung Galaxy C55 is the series’ first midrange smartphone with impressive upgrades. This smartphone shares some similarities with the Galaxy M55. It features a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz display with a leather back, triple rear camera setup including 50MP primary camera and another 50-megapixel selfie camera. The Galaxy C55 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor with 5,000mAh battery and runs on Samsung’s One UI software.

Design

The Samsung Galaxy C55 makes a statement with its debut midrange smartphone, boasting a range of impressive upgrades. It features a combination of a glass front, silicone polymer, eco-leather vegan leather back, and a plastic frame which gives an elegantly stitched for a luxurious feel. it is available in vibrant Colorful Orange and Fashion Back color options.

The Galaxy C55 5G has a compact form factor thin bezels, and a slim profile measuring 163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8mm and weighs 180 grams, ensuring a slim profile and comfortable hold.

At the front, the phone has a large 6.7-inch LCD display, delivering an immersive viewing experience. It also measures a 86.4% screen-to-body ratio leaving thin bezels around the display with curved edges. Additionally, the device has a punch-hole design on the screen that accommodates the front camera.

However, on the rear, Samsung’s triple camera setup, is arranged vertically following the “flowing design” seen on most recent Samsung Galaxy mid-range smartphone. This camera design adds a touch of sophistication while maintaining simplicity in design. Accompanied by an LED flash and Samsung branding, the rear panel exudes refinement.

Meanwhile, this android phone has a new bump on the right side housing the volume and power buttons. The left side hosts the SIM tray while the right side houses the volume and power buttons. Furthermore, there is also the speaker, microphone, and the USB Type-C.

Display

The Galaxy C55 features a stunning 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, boasting Full HD+ resolution and a remarkable 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. Furthermore, the device features a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 393 pixels per inch (ppi). It also comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio, and delivers sharp imagery and detail.

This 5G phone has a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and support for HDR10+ and Vision Booster, thus delivering vibrant colors and crisp contrast. With this level of brightness, you can comfortably view content on the screen without straining your eyes or struggling with glare, enhancing the overall readability and usability of the device in various lighting conditions.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy C55 device features an Always-on display function, allowing users to conveniently glance at notifications, time, and other essential information without waking up the device.

Camera

The Galaxy C55 has a flowing camera design on the rear consisting of a triple rear camera setup. This camera is led by a 50-megapixel main sensor with an 8-megapixel ultrawide accompanying it for expansive landscapes and group shots, providing users with a broader perspective. Furthermore, a 2-megapixel macro lens excels at capturing the intricate textures and patterns that often go unnoticed by the naked eye.

The Main 50MP primary camera has OIS with an f/1.8 aperture, featuring PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) for swift and accurate focusing. Meanwhile, the 8MP ultrawide camera, and 2MP macro camera both offer support for the main camera.

On the front, the Galaxy C55 features another 50MP sensor camera with f/2.4 aperture Additionally, both the front and rear cameras are capable of recording 4K videos at 30 frames per second with electronic stabilization, ensuring smooth and steady footage.

The camera has different features including the picture mode, Night mode, beauty mode, and the “Clip Object” function that enables users to easily separate and edit subjects from the background, enhancing creativity in photo editing and sharing.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, there is the Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, built on a 4nm process for effective and smooth running.  This is the same chipset available on the Samsung Galaxy F55 smartphone.

The Octa-core processor features one high-performance 2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 core, three additional 2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 cores for balanced processing, and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores for handling lighter tasks, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience across a range of applications. The device is also equipped with the Adreno 644 GPU, delivering robust graphics performance for gaming and multimedia tasks.

Furthermore, it is backed by 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The internal storage, however, can be expanded using the microSDXC card.

To keep you Powered through your day, the Samsung C55 comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery. It is also packed with a 45W fast charger to get you back up and running in no time.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy C55 comes pre-installed with the latest Android 14, offering a refined and user-friendly experience. It has a personalized interface that improved privacy controls, and enhanced performance optimizations. The Samsung custom One UI 6.0 skin, adds a layer of user-friendly features and customizations, like gestures for quick navigation, intuitive menus, and a plethora of pre-installed Samsung apps like Bixby Assistant and Samsung Notes.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy C55 supports a 5G network, Bluetooth 5.3 version, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0 port for charging and connection.

Samsung Galaxy C55 Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy C55 is priced at 1,999 Chinese Yuan for the model with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM and 2,299 Chinese Yuan for the variant 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM.

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