Samsung Galaxy A56

Display6.7" 1080 x 2340 pixels
ChipsetExynos 1580 (4 nm)
Main camera50MP
Battery5000 mAh
Galaxy A56 product photo
7.5GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced
2025, March 02
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Durability
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display

Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size
6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

Platform

OS
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Chipset
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Xclipse 540
AnTuTu (v11, est.)
908689

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Type
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Modules
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features
Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Features
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Battery

Type
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min

Misc

Colors
Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Models
SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S
SAR
1.32 W/kg (head)
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
display
6.7" AMOLED, 1900 nits peak, 120HzThe 1900-nit peak brightness and 120Hz refresh rate mean sharp text and smooth scrolling indoors and in sunlight, with no flicker at typical viewing distances.
performance
Exynos 1580, octa-core 2.9GHz maxThis mid-range chipset handles daily apps, social media, and light gaming at steady frame rates, but demanding 3D games may need settings dialed down on 120Hz.
camera
50MP main with OIS, 12MP ultrawide, macroThe 50MP f/1.8 sensor with optical image stabilization captures sharp daylight and low-light photos; the 123-degree ultrawide fits group shots and landscapes, while the macro lens handles close-ups.
battery
5000mAh, roughly 1 day heavy useA 5000mAh cell with typical AMOLED efficiency on the Exynos 1580 should deliver about 18 to 22 hours of mixed use before you hit low battery.
charging
45W wired, 65% in 30 minThe 45W charger reaches 65 percent capacity in half an hour and full charge in roughly 68 minutes, so you can add several hours of use in a short pause.
durability
IP67, Gorilla Glass Victus+, aluminum frameIP67 rating protects against dust and submersion to 1 meter for 30 minutes; Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides resists scratches and drops better than standard glass.
connectivity
5G Sub6, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC5G access on Sub6 bands (where available), Wi-Fi 6 for faster home networks, and NFC for contactless payments round out modern connectivity needs.

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