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Samsung · Galaxy A

Galaxy A56 5G

Released March 2025

The Galaxy A56 5G is Samsung's top Galaxy A phone for 2025, with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED screen, the Exynos 1580, a metal frame and a 5,000 mAh battery, suited to people who want a durable mid-range phone with long software support.

Model history · 6 models, 2021–2025
  1. 2021Galaxy A52 5GCompare
  2. 2021Galaxy A52s 5GCompare
  3. 2022Galaxy A53 5GCompare
  4. 2023Galaxy A54 5GCompare
  5. 2024Galaxy A55 5GCompare
  6. 2025Galaxy A56 5G
Screen
6.7″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Exynos 1580
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
198 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is sturdy and good-looking, with a bright screen, reliable battery life and long software support, but the chip is only adequate for demanding tasks. TechRadar found it an easy recommendation with very good photos, while GSMArena and Android Authority judged the cameras and value weaker than rival phones at the price.

From gsmarena.com, techradar.com and androidauthority.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.7″
Resolution
2340 × 1080
Sharpness
385 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
Display type
Super AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Brightness detail
1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features
Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification

Performance

Chip
Exynos 1580
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
CPU
Octa-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cooling
Larger vapour chamber than the previous model

Cameras

Main camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
12 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
12 MP
Main camera
50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera
12 MP, F2.2
Front camera
12 MP, F2.2; 10-bit HDR video; Low Noise Mode
Zoom
Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recording
Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Camera features
5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face; Object Eraser; Filters

Battery and charging

Battery
5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)
Up to 29 hours
Wired charging
Up to 45 W
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
Rated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired charging
45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (charger sold separately)

Connectivity

Satellite messaging
Yes
Mobile network
5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIM
Two nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Satellite features
Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USB
USB Type-C, USB 2.0
Positioning
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
198 g
Thickness
7.4 mm
Height × width
162.2 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP67
Materials
Metal frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
Colours
Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink
Water resistance detail
IP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
Biometrics
Fingerprint sensor
Sensors
Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
Speakers
Stereo speakers

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
One UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updates
Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI features
Awesome Intelligence, including Best Face, Object Eraser, Filters and Auto Trim; Circle to Search with Google
Safety features
Knox Vault (EAL5+); Theft Detection; Digital Key

Storage options

Storage
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Metal frame with Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, and IP67 water and dust resistance
  • 45 W wired charging and a battery rated for at least 2,000 charge cycles
  • Six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates promised

Cons

  • No telephoto camera; the third rear camera is a 5 MP macro
  • No wireless charging
  • 4K video recording only at 30 fps

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
Motorolamotorola edge 60 fusion
6.67″OLED, 120 HzMediaTek Dimensity 73008 GB256 GB50 MP–5,200 mAh178 gApr 2025
Motorolamoto g86 5G
6.67″OLED, 120 HzMediaTek Dimensity 73008 GB256 GB50 MP–5,200 mAh185 gJun 2025
NothingPhone (3a) Lite
6.77″OLED, 120 HzMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro8 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh199 gOct 2025

Previous model: Galaxy A55 5G. Newer model: Galaxy A57 5G.

Sources

  1. samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a56-5g-awesome-graphite-256gb-sm-a56…
  2. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introd…
  3. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5g-are-n…
  4. o2.co.uk/satellite
  5. gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a56-13603.php

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