Tech Blog #184 | Samsung Galaxy C55 - Snapdragon in a Samsung Midranger...

Samsung integrates their Exynos chipsets in most of their mid-range smartphones. it is cost effective for them. But the thing is, their performance is not that great. More than that, it is thermal management. Smartphones with Exynos chipsets tend to overheat quickly, resulting in quick battery drain. But in this smartphone, surprisingly Samsung has applied a Snapdragon chipset. Let's take a look at its features.

The Samsung Galaxy C55 sports a slim and lightweight design, measuring 7.8 mm in thickness and weighing 180 grams. It supports a hybrid dual SIM configuration, providing flexibility for users who require two SIM cards or additional storage via microSDXC. The phone features a glass front and back with a leather like finish. This is the first time in a long time Samsung did something like this.

The display on the Galaxy C55 is a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ panel with a resolution of 1080P, offering a 20:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of approximately 393 ppi. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals and has a peak brightness of 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM). It also includes an Always-on display feature, allowing users to view important information without fully waking the phone.

Powering the Galaxy C55 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, built on a 4 nm process. It is not the newest but better than previous Snapdragon 7 series processors. This chipset includes an octa-core CPU paired with an Adreno 644 GPU. The phone comes in three memory configurations: 128GB storage with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage with 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage with 12GB RAM.

The camera setup of the Galaxy C55 features a triple-camera system on the back, including a 50 MP main sensor with PDAF, and OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide camera with a 123-degree field of view, and a 2 MP macro camera. The main camera supports video recording up to 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps with gyro-EIS and OIS. The front camera is a 50 MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, capable of recording upto 4K videos at 30fps. It's better to have the feature to record 4K from both front and back cameras.

The Galaxy C55 is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging, one of the fastest charging speeds in Samsung's portfolio, matching the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This ensures that the phone can be quickly recharged, providing extended usage times without long downtimes.

Running on Android 14 with Samsung's One UI 6.1, the Galaxy C55 is guaranteed to receive four generations of OS updates and five years of security updates. This commitment to software support ensures that users can enjoy the latest features and security enhancements. The phone also includes Samsung Knox Vault, a secure platform designed to protect sensitive personal information such as PINs, passwords, and encryption keys, keeping them isolated from the main operating system.

The Samsung Galaxy C55 is priced at CNY1,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, and CNY2,299 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Currently, it is available exclusively at physical Samsung Experience Stores across China. With its powerful performance, better display, versatile camera system, and robust battery life, the Galaxy C55 offers a compelling package for users seeking a well-rounded smartphone.

Source - https://www.samsung.com.cn/smartphones/galaxy-c/galaxy-c55-5g-orange-256gb-sm-c5560zoachc/