5G Super AM-OLED IP67 Smartphone

Samsung SM-A556D Galaxy A55 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE JP 128GB SC-53E (Samsung A556)

Samsung · Announced Mar 2024

About Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G presents a sizable 6.63‑inch AM‑OLED panel that delivers a full‑HD+ resolution of 1080 × 2340 pixels, offering crisp visuals and vibrant colours in a relatively slim frame. Its dimensions of just over 77 mm wide and 161 mm tall, combined with a modest 8.2 mm thickness, keep the device comfortable to hold despite the generous screen real estate, while the 213‑gram weight feels solid without being cumbersome.

Under the hood the phone runs the latest Android 14, known as “Upside Down Cake”, and is powered by 8 GB of RAM, providing smooth multitasking and responsive performance for everyday tasks. A 5,000 mAh battery promises ample endurance for a full day of use, and the single‑SIM configuration simplifies the hardware layout for users who prefer a straightforward connectivity setup.

This variant

The SM‑A556D is the Japan‑only Standard Edition of the Galaxy A55 5G, identified by the SC‑53E model code and built to work on Japan’s TD‑LTE network bands, and it ships with 128 GB of internal storage. Unlike the other Standard‑edition models, which are offered as dual‑SIM devices for global or EU markets, this version is sold solely for the Japanese market. It also stands apart from the Premium‑edition variants, which pair 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage, whereas the SM‑A556D retains the base‑model’s 8 GB RAM and a more modest 128 GB capacity.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
6.63 inch
Type
Super AM-OLED
Resolution
1080x2340
Color depth
24-bit, 8-bit HDR
Screen-to-body
86.4%
Active area
70.53 × 152.81 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen, 10-point
Punch-hole
Yes
Performance
Processor
Exynos 1480 5G S5E8845
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.8 GHz
GPU
Samsung Xclipse 530
Process
4 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
8 GiB
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion
Cameras
Main
8160×6144 · 1× optical visibility
Front
6528×4896 visibility
Dimensions
Size
77.4 × 161.1 × 8.2 mm
Weight
213 g
Water resistance
IP67
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, A2DP with aptX codec, A2DP with aptX HD codec, AVRCP, DIP, HCRP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBA
USB
USB Type-C reversible
USB services
USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB Power Delivery, USB Power Delivery 2.0
NFC
NFC A, NFC B
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS, QZSS
NR · 3 bandsTD-NR · 4 bandsLTE · 11 bandsTD-LTE · 4 bandsUMTS · 2 bandsGSM · 4 bands
All NR bands (3)
  • NR 2100 MHz (N1)
  • NR 700 MHz (N28)
  • NR 850 MHz (N5)
All TD-NR bands (4)
  • TD-NR 2500 MHz (N41)
  • TD-NR 3500 MHz (N78)
  • TD-NR 3700 MHz (N77)
  • TD-NR 4700 MHz (N79) bands
All LTE bands (11)
  • LTE 1500 MHz (Band XXI)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 66)
  • LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
  • LTE 800 MHz (Band 18)
  • LTE 800 MHz (Band 19)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
  • LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (4)
  • TD-LTE 1900 MHz (Band 39)
  • TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
  • TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
  • TD-LTE 3500 MHz (Band XLII)
All UMTS bands (2)
  • UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
All GSM bands (4)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
USB Type-C
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, In-screen fingerprint sensor, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor
Features
Fingerprint
Yes (in-screen fingerprint sensor)
SIM
e-SIM (embedded), Nano-SIM (4FF)
Carrier
NTT DoCoMo
Markets
Asia (Japan)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Voice Command, Navigation software, Face Recognition
Regulatory
HAC
M3, T3
Data status
Final

Model Variants

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