NEWS  Smartphones  April 22, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Samsung has announced the Galaxy C55, a new mid-range smartphone that offers a compelling mix of premium features and affordability.

Available in orange or black, the C55 stands out with a distinctive leather-look back and a slightly rounded frame. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, ensuring smooth visuals for everything from gaming to scrolling through social media.

Under the hood, the Galaxy C55 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, which features a 4 nm ARM design from 2022. This processor boasts four ARM Cortex-A710 performance cores with clock frequencies of up to 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz. These internals ensure that the C55 can handle multitasking and everyday tasks with ease.

The device comes equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, which supports fast charging via USB-C with up to 45 watts. This feature allows for quick recharges, keeping you connected without long wait times. The C55's connectivity options are robust, including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, a dual SIM slot, and a microSD card reader for expanded storage.

Samsung has also focused on the camera capabilities of the Galaxy C55. The front features a 50-megapixel f/2.4 selfie camera in a central punch-hole design. On the back, you'll find a 50 MP f/1.8 main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), an 8 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2 MP sensor for depth or macro photography.

The device supports 4K video recording at 30 frames per second and 720p slow-motion videos at 240 fps, offering versatility for different shooting scenarios.

 GALAXY C55 CAMERA SAMPLE PICTURES 

The Galaxy C55 runs on Android 14 and is set to receive four major Android updates and five years of security patches, ensuring the device stays updated and secure for the foreseeable future. Despite its impressive features, the Galaxy C55 is currently only available in China, with the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB flash memory version priced at approximately €259, and the 12 GB RAM and 256 GB memory version at approximately €298. There is no word yet on an international release, but Samsung fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting further announcements.

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