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Samsung Galaxy C55

Samsung Galaxy C55

R6,000
SKU: 3219
Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
RAM: 8GB/12GB
Storage: 256GB
Display: Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Camera: 50 MP
OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.8

Display 7 / 10
Camera 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Battery 8 / 10

PROS

5G network connectivity.
Super AMOLED+ display, 120Hz refresh.
8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB stroage.
Triple rear camera, Stereo speakers.
5000mAh battery and 45W charging.

CONS

FM is not supported.
No 3.5mm jack.

The Samsung Galaxy C55 marks an interesting departure from Samsung’s usual mid-range design language, offering a premium aesthetic at a highly competitive price point. Starting around ZAR 6,000, it targets users looking for upper-mid-range performance and premium materials without stepping into flagship price territory.

Market Pricing & Availability

While the standard retail entry point sits at ZAR 6,000, final costs can fluctuate based on localized promotional campaigns, network-specific upgrade deals, and stock imports across South African provinces. Because the C-series occupies a distinct niche alongside the heavily saturated A-series, keeping an eye out for seasonal cellular discounts can yield excellent value.

Where to Buy

The device can be sourced through South Africa’s extensive network of retail chains, digital storefronts, and major cellular providers:

E-Commerce & Tech Outlets: Takealot, Hi Online, and HiFi Corp.
Major Department & Retail Stores: Makro, Game, Foschini, and Mr Price.
Supermarkets & Value Retailers: PEP and Ackermans (ideal for prepaid configurations).
Network Carriers & Specialists: MTN, Cellucity, 4U, and Chatz Connect.

Key Highlights: What Makes It Stand Out?

Premium Eco-Leather Design

The most striking feature of the Galaxy C55 is its rear panel. Moving away from standard polycarbonate or smooth glass, the C55 features a high-quality eco-leather stitched back available in distinct colorways like Orange and Black. This gives the device a tactile, premium feel in the hand, eliminates fingerprint smudges, and adds a level of sophistication rarely seen at this price point.

Ultra-Fast 45W Charging

The Galaxy C55 stands out as one of the few mid-range Samsung devices to support 45W wired fast charging for its 5000mAh battery. This matches the charging speed of Samsung’s top-tier ultra flagships, letting you rapidly top up your battery and reducing down-time significantly compared to standard 25W mid-rangers.

High-Performance Internals & Display

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) chipset, providing snappy daily multi-tasking, excellent energy efficiency, and solid entry-to-mid-level gaming performance. This processor beautifully drives the vibrant 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, complete with a crisp FHD+ resolution and a fluid 120Hz refresh rate.

Pro-Grade Selfies & Main Camera

On the camera front, the C55 packs a powerful punch for content creators. It features a 50MP main rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for steady low-light shots, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it breaks the mold with a massive 50MP selfie camera, capturing incredibly sharp, high-resolution portrait photos and clear video calls.

Note on Power Delivery: To hit maximum charging speeds, ensure you pair the device with an official Samsung 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 adapter (using the Power Delivery 3.0 standard), as high-wattage charging bricks are typically sold separately.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung Galaxy C55
Announced	22 April, 2024
Released	22 April, 2024
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 6,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm (6.45 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
Weight	180 g (6.35 oz)

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Camera	50 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 14
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	One UI 6.1

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Adreno 644
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	8GB/12GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	45W wired

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