GSMArena has put out its top trending phones list for Week 43, and the Samsung Galaxy A55 is still leading the way. This mid-range smartphone stays in the first place, outpacing high-end devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the newly released Oppo Find X8 Pro, which landed in second and third place respectively. The Galaxy S24 FE and iPhone 16 Pro Max are in the fourth and fifth spots. Other models, such as the Redmi Note 13 Pro, Galaxy A15, and Galaxy A16 5G, round out the list, making Samsung the most featured brand with six devices.
Samsung Galaxy A55 Features
The Samsung Galaxy A55, launched in March, has gained traction due to its mid-range price and high-end features. It has a stylish glass back, a metal frame, and a raised key island that makes it easier to use the power and volume buttons. The phone sports a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen, offering Full HD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, making viewing a pleasure. With Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus for protection, its durability is impressive.
Specifications and Performance
Powered by Samsung’s new Exynos 1480 SoC, the Galaxy A55 also features an AMD RDNA2-based Xclipse 530 GPU. It comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone has a triple-camera system that includes a 50MP main lens with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens, along with a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies. Operating on One UI 6.1, based on Android 14, the Galaxy A55 promises four OS updates and five years of security patches, giving it a great edge in software longevity. This device also has IP67 water and dust resistance, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and stereo speakers.
Pricing and Availability
With a strong 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, the Galaxy A55 is available in colors like Ice Blue, Lemon, Lilac, and Navy. The starting price is €480 for the base model (8GB+128GB), with additional memory options also on offer. To sum up, Samsung's approach of combining decent performance, appealing design, and long-term software support seems to be paying off, allowing it to maintain its position at the top of GSMArena’s trending list since its release.
