Samsung is set to give its Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 smartphones a premium makeover next year, with metal frames replacing the plastic ones used in previous models.

This is according to tipster Revegnus, who claims that the Galaxy A55 will feature a metallic frame, likely aluminum, while the Galaxy A35 will get the same upgrade. This is a pleasant surprise as no model in this lineup has ever featured a metallic frame.

In addition to the metal frame upgrade, the Galaxy A35 is also expected to get a design refresh. Renders of the phone have been leaked by tipster Onleaks, and they show a phone with a similar design to its predecessor. However, there are a few key changes, including a center-aligned punch-hole cutout on the front instead of a U-notch.

Leaked renders of the phone show a vertically stacked triple-camera setup with an LED flash on the rear. The phone is expected to measure 161.6 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm.

On the other hand, the Galaxy A55 is also expected to receive some internal upgrades. The phone has been reportedly spotted in testing with the unannounced Exynos 1480 chip. It is rumored that the Exynos 1480 will be supported by an AMD graphics unit.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S24 flagship lineup in January 2024. The Galaxy A35 and A55 are rumored to follow soon after. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more leaks and rumors about the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 in the coming months.

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