Samsung Galaxy S24 FE · Blue128 GB · Blue · UK SM-S721BLBDEUB- Screen size
- 6.7 inThis one: 6.6 in
- Typical battery capacity
- 4700 mAhThis one: 5000 mAh
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G · 128 GB · Awesome Iceblue
128 GB · Awesome Iceblue · UK SM-A556BLBAEUB
- Screen size
- 6.6 in
- Storage
- 128 GB
- RAM
- 8 GB
Galaxy A55 5G in the 128 GB Awesome Iceblue UK configuration (SM-A556BLBAEUB) combines a metal frame and Gorilla Glass Victus+ with IP67 water resistance, a 6.6-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED screen rated at 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode, a 50 MP triple rear camera with optical image stabilisation and a 32 MP front camera.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 10 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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- Typical battery capacity
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- Typical battery capacity
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Key strengths
The 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen runs at up to 120 Hz and reaches 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode (Samsung figure).
A metal frame and Gorilla Glass Victus+, with an IP67 rating (up to 1 metre of fresh water for 30 minutes).
The 50 MP triple rear camera has optical image stabilisation and records 4K at 30 fps, and the front camera is 32 MP.
Stereo speakers, NFC, and microSD support up to 1 TB.
Before you buy
Security updates are listed only until 31 March 2028.
At 213 g and 8.2 mm thick it is on the heavy side, USB is limited to USB 2.0, and the 25 W charger is sold separately. The hybrid slot takes either a second nano-SIM or a microSD card.
Zoom is digital only, up to 10x, 4K video is limited to 30 fps, and the front camera has no autofocus.
IP67, not IP68: Samsung rates it for up to 1 metre of fresh water for 30 minutes.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 128 GB · Awesome Iceblue · UK SM-A556BLBAEUB
79 specifications in 11 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 5 rows repeat listed facts in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Display
8 items
- Screen size
- 6.6 in
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Source - Maximum refresh rate
- 120 HzSource
- Display specification
- 6.6-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Measured as a full rectangle: 168.3 mm (6.6-inch); 163.7 mm (6.4-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Source - Panel technology
- Super AMOLEDSource
- Main display resolution
- 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)Source
- Colour Depth (Main Display)
- 16MSource
- Cover glass
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Samsung says the A55 is built with Gorilla Glass Victus+ but does not say which sides. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Source - High Brightness Mode
- 1000 nits
Samsung footnote: 1,000 nits at HBM (High Brightness Mode). Manufacturer figure, not a measured peak brightness.
Source
Performance & storage
6 items
- Storage
- 128 GBSource
- RAM
- 8 GBSource
- Chipset / published CPU
- Octa-core CPU (2.75 GHz and 2 GHz)
Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Source - Memory card support
- YesSource
- Available Storage (GB)
- 109.5Source
- External Storage Support
- MicroSD (Up to 1TB)Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- RAM and storage configuration
- 8 GB RAM; 128 GB storageSource
Cameras & video
16 items
- Rear camera modules
- 3Source
- Camera system
- Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP; Front: 32 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Source - Front camera
- 32.0 MPSource
- 8K video recording
- Not provided
Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Source - Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
- 50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MPSource
- Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
- F1.8, F2.2, F2.4Source
- Rear Camera - Auto Focus
- YesSource
- Rear Camera - OIS
- YesSource
- Rear Camera Zoom
- Digital Zoom up to 10xSource
- Front Camera - F Number
- F2.2Source
- Front Camera - Auto Focus
- NoSource
- Front Camera - OIS
- NoSource
- Rear Camera - Flash
- YesSource
- Front Camera - Flash
- NoSource
- Video Recording Resolution
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fpsSource
- Slow Motion
- 240fps @HDSource
Battery & charging
6 items
- Typical battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Source - Claimed video playback
- 28 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Source - Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
- Up to 25Source
- Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
- Up to 24Source
- Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)
- Up to 79Source
- Manufacturer charging claim
- Super Fast Charging; Samsung's matching wall charger is 25W (sold separately)
Samsung names the 25W Super Fast Charging wall charger but gives no charge-time claim. Not a measured charging rate.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Battery and charging
- 5000 mAh
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 28 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Source
Design & durability
9 items
- Weight
- 213 gSource
- Dimensions
- 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (height × width × depth)Source
- Height
- 161.1 mmSource
- Width
- 77.4 mmSource
- Thickness
- 8.2 mmSource
- Form factor
- slabSource
- Colour
- Awesome IceblueSource
- Form Factor
- Touchscreen BarSource
- Ingress protection
- IP67
Samsung states IPX4/IP67 under IEC 60529: spray test (IPX4) and submersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes (IP67). Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time.
Source
Connectivity & audio
15 items
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Source - Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.
Source - USB Interface
- USB Type-CSource
- USB Version
- USB 2.0Source
- Location Technology
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSSource
- Earjack
- USB Type-CSource
- MHL
- NoSource
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMSource
- Wi-Fi Direct
- YesSource
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth v5.3Source
- NFC
- YesSource
- PC Sync.
- Smart Switch (PC version)Source
- Stereo Support
- YesSource
- Samsung DeX Support
- NoSource
- Mobile TV
- NoSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- USB connection
- USB Type-C; USB 2.0Source
Network & SIM
12 items
- Regional SIM / network configuration
- UK SM-A556BLBAEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs or nano-SIM + eSIM; the second nano-SIM slot is shared with microSD)
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or Embedded SIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Source - eSIM only
- NoSource
- Number of SIM
- Dual-SIMSource
- SIM size
- Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIMSource
- SIM Slot Type
- SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or Embedded SIMSource
- Infra
- 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDDSource
- 2G GSM
- GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900Source
- 3G UMTS
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)Source
- 4G FDD LTE
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)Source
- 4G TDD LTE
- B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)Source
- 5G FDD Sub6
- N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)Source
- 5G TDD Sub6
- N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)Source
Software & support
4 items
- Update policy
- Security updates until 31 March 2028
Taken from the Security Update Period (Valid until) row of Samsung's UK specification. This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Source - OS
- AndroidSource
- SmartThings Support
- YesSource
- Android OS upgrade commitment
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung's UK A55 page shows 'Built to last with 4x OS upgrades', but the sentence beside it names the Galaxy A35 5G, so the A55's own upgrade commitment is not clearly stated.
Source
Sensors & security
1 item
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity SensingSource
Box, price & availability
1 item
- Manufacturer UK reference price
- Not provided
The manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
Source
Other details
1 item
- Removable
- NoSource
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