Samsung Galaxy A55 Won’t Be Coming to the US
One of Samsung’s most promising new budget smartphones, the recently unveiled Galaxy A55, will not be coming to the US.
Speaking to CNET this week , Samsung confirmed that the A55—one of the first in Samsung’s A-series lineup to feature Knox Vault , the company’s built-in security system—won’t be coming to the U.S., saying, “We will not be selling the Galaxy at this time.” A55 5G.” This is truly sad news, especially since this is the first time I remember Samsung not bringing any of its A5x devices to the US. The more affordable but less powerful Galaxy A35 is expected to arrive in the US upon launch. Although.
The move has sparked some interesting speculation in the smartphone market, especially since the Galaxy A54 has performed so well for Samsung in the US. In fact, I recommended the A54 to several close family members who love Samsung phones but wanted a more affordable option from the Galaxy S23 last year, and they were very pleased with the device.
So why isn’t Samsung bringing the A55 to the US? Well, this is where a lot of speculation arises. Some believe this could be because Samsung wants to continue promoting the Galaxy S23 and S23+, which are currently discounted thanks to the release of the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra earlier this year. year. Others believe this could be due to the A55 possibly competing with the Galaxy S23 FE , which offers near-flagship performance but at a reduced price.
Given the updates to the A55 this year, both of these theories likely play a role. However, the result is that Samsung is holding back one of its best budget phones from US consumers. If you were hoping to upgrade to a newer budget device and are looking for an alternative, the Galaxy S23 FE is a good option, although it typically costs $599.99 at most retailers.
However, if you’re not married to a Samsung phone, the OnePlus 12R is another solid budget device that sells for $100 less than the S23 FE. It also has last year’s flagship specs, making it a great buy for $499.99 . Let’s hope we see the A55 release in the US at some point, but even if we don’t, at least there are still plenty of other great budget phones out there.