TL;DR
- Samsung has launched the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 in European markets.
- A Samsung consultant confirmed that the Galaxy A35 is coming to the US market.
- The Galaxy A55 received’t be in the stores within the US.
Replace: March 14, 2024 (1:15 AM ET): Samsung has additionally confirmed to Android Authority that the Galaxy A55 received’t be coming to the US. The corporate had beforehand issued the same assertion to a different publication. Nonetheless, in it’s reply to us, Samsung acknowledged that it desires to direct potential Galaxy A55 patrons to the Galaxy S23 and S23 FE.
You may get the Samsung Galaxy S23 for as little as $534 within the US, whereas the S23 FE is round $549. These costs are too near what the Galaxy A55 would have value had it been launched within the US (roughly $525). Samsung most likely wished to clear its stock and keep away from gross sales cannibalization for the older Galaxy telephones, whereas providing extra highly effective specs at the same worth level to US customers.
Right here’s the corporate’s full assertion:
We will verify that Galaxy A35 5G shall be coming to the US market and look ahead to sharing extra particulars within the coming weeks. Whereas we won’t be carrying Galaxy A55 5G presently, customers can nonetheless reap the benefits of our Galaxy innovation at nice worth with Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 FE.
Authentic article: March 11, 2024 (5:02 PM ET): Samsung unveiled its newest Galaxy A-series telephones immediately — the Galaxy A35 and the Galaxy A55 — in European markets. Each telephones convey significant upgrades to their design, improved internals, and higher cameras. However there’s combined information for US patrons hoping to snag these new mid-range units.
In accordance with a report from CNET, Samsung is barely planning to convey the Galaxy A35 to the US market as of now. This could mark a major shift in technique for Samsung’s A-series within the US market. Earlier A5x collection telephones just like the A50, A51, A52, A53, and A54 all loved official US releases, whereas the Galaxy A34 and A33 by no means made it to US shores.
In an announcement to the outlet, a Samsung US consultant confirmed the A35’s US arrival, saying, “We will verify that Galaxy A35 5G shall be coming to the US market and look ahead to sharing extra particulars within the coming weeks.” Nonetheless, additionally they added, “we won’t be carrying the Galaxy A55 5G presently.”
The official purpose for this resolution stays unclear. But it surely seems Samsung is positioning the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 FE within the US as cheaper options to the present flagship, as a substitute of utilizing the Galaxy A55.
Nonetheless, a better have a look at Samsung’s present choices hints at potential considerations of gross sales cannibalization throughout the lineup. Whereas the Galaxy A54 was priced at $449 within the US, the Galaxy A55 launched at the next worth level in Europe (€479, roughly $525). This interprets to a possible US price ticket for the A55 that may very well be very near the S23 FE, which is at present retailing for $599.
If that’s the case, the S23 FE turns into the extra enticing possibility, that includes a top-of-the-line Snapdragon processor, wi-fi charging, and a superior digicam system. The A55 would wish a major worth reduce (round $500 or decrease) to justify its worth proposition.
It’s time for ‘A’ comeback
Nonetheless, there’s excellent news for US followers of budget-friendly Galaxy telephones. The feature-packed Galaxy A35 is all however confirmed for the US market, marking the comeback of the Galaxy A3x collection telephones within the US.
The A35 sports activities an up to date premium design in comparison with its predecessor, with a contemporary punch-hole cutout as a substitute of a notch, a glass again, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ safety.
The show is a big 6.6-inch Tremendous AMOLED with a easy 120Hz refresh price and Full HD+ decision. Beneath the hood, the A35 is powered by the identical Exynos 1380 processor present in final 12 months’s A54. The cellphone gives both 6GB or 8GB of RAM, coupled with 128GB or 256GB of storage, with the choice to develop storage additional with a microSD card.
Preserving issues working is a sizeable 5,000mAh battery with assist for 25W quick charging. An in-display fingerprint reader, stereo audio system, and an IP67 mud and water resistance score spherical out the cellphone’s options.
Digital camera upgrades come within the type of a brand new 50MP important digicam with optical picture stabilization (OIS), whereas the 8MP ultrawide digicam and 5MP macro cameras are carried over from the Galaxy A34. The punch-hole cutout homes a 13MP selfie digicam.
The A35 will launch with Samsung’s One UI 6.1 software program and is assured to obtain 4 Android OS updates. Whereas a particular US launch date remains to be underneath wraps, count on a price ticket of round $400 when it does hit retailer cabinets.