Samsung unveils mega budget Android phones with battery that ‘lasts 2 days’

SAMSUNG has launched a few smartphones that won’t break the bank despite flaunting some premium features.

It’s already been a busy year for the Korean tech giant, having launched a major AI with Samsung Galaxy S24 phones in January.

But now it’s time for some newcomers in the mid-range segment.

The two new devices are called the Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G.

This is the first time that Samsung has added top-level security upgrades to the budget Galaxy A series devices.

And there’s also a great battery that Samsung claims can last up to two days on a single charge.

They show off improved cameras that can take better photos even in the dark.

Both are secured by Samsung Knox, the company’s multi-layered security platform designed to keep critical information safe and protect against bank robbery vulnerabilities.

There’s a 5,000mAh battery on board – which is the same size as the company’s top-end Galaxy S24 Ultra and also bigger than any iPhone battery.

The only real difference between the two is a slightly different chipset under the hood to power things – the A55 is a bit stronger on that front.

And the cameras aren’t identical either: the selfie camera has a resolution of 32 megapixels on the A55, compared to 13 megapixels on the A35.

Furthermore, they look exactly the same with a 6.6-inch display and four color options.

These include:

• Great ice blue
• Great lemon
• Great lilac
• Great Navy

“Our ambition is to bring the latest technologies to everyone,” said James Kitto, Vice President and Head of MX Division, Samsung UK and Ireland.

“We’re thrilled to offer even more features on our competitively priced Galaxy A Series devices, including offering Samsung Knox Vault for the first time in this lineup, meaning users can enjoy with even more confidence of our excellent mobile experiences and security.”

Prices start at £339 depending on the model and storage size you opt for.

Both will be available for purchase from March 20.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G:

• 8GB memory + 128GB storage – £439
• 8GB memory + 256GB storage – £489

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G:

• 8GB memory + 128GB storage – £339
• 8GB memory + 256GB storage – £389

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