Samsung Galaxy M56

Name: Samsung Galaxy M56
Brand: Samsung

Display6.74" 1080 x 2340 pixels

ChipsetExynos 1480 (4 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5000 mAh

7.2GoSolo 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, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2025, April 17

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

162 x 77.3 x 7.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)

Weight

180 g (6.35 oz)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

Super AMOLED+, 120Hz

Size

6.74 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~382 ppi density)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Platform

Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7

Chipset

Exynos 1480 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Xclipse 530

Memory

Card slot

Internal

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Type

UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Selfie Camera

Module

12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Features

Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

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

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

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

Battery

Type

5000 mAh

Charging

45W wired

Misc

Colors

Black, Light Green

Models

SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS

SAR

0.71 W/kg (head)

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

6.74" 1080p, 120Hz AMOLEDAt 382 ppi and 120Hz, text and scrolling stay clear and smooth, though pixel density is slightly below modern flagship standard for a screen this size.

performance

Exynos 1480, 8GB RAMThis 4 nm octa-core handles everyday apps, video streaming, and light gaming (Genshin Impact at medium settings, sustained 30 fps), but not sustained high-end 3D performance.

battery

5000 mAh, about 1.5 days light useAt this capacity with a 120Hz AMOLED screen, expect roughly 6 to 8 hours of continuous screen time, or a full day to a day and a half with moderate mixed use.

charging

45W wired, roughly 60–75 min fullFrom empty to 100 percent takes around an hour, which is standard for this capacity but not swift compared to 65W–100W chargers now common in this price tier.

camera

50MP main f/1.8, OIS, 8MP ultraThe f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization help in dim light and handheld video, and the 50 MP sensor yields sharp detail crops; the 8 MP ultrawide handles group shots and landscapes without distortion.

durability

Gorilla Glass Victus+, plastic frameFront and back are protected by the latest Gorilla Glass generation, but the plastic mid-frame is lighter and more flexible than metal, reducing damage from drops but less rigid.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design62

Display80

Performance64

Camera84

Battery64

Value72

GoSolo Verdict

The Galaxy M56 is a large-screen mid-range phone built for everyday use and battery endurance rather than speed or camera ambition. At ₹23,499, it delivers solid value for buyers in India who want a reliable 5G device with a comfortable display and strong stamina, but the Exynos 1480 and 45W charging lag behind what rivals now offer at this price.

Strengths · 4

5000 mAh battery with a 120Hz AMOLED screen: real all-day endurance, rare for this price in 2025
6.74-inch Super AMOLED+ at 382 ppi keeps text and video smooth and crisp enough for comfort—no flagship pixel density, but functional
50 MP main camera with f/1.8, OIS, and PDAF handles everyday shots and low-light handheld video without fuss
Six years of major Android updates and One UI 7 out of the box gives this phone longevity most rivals at this price skip

Trade-offs · 3

45W charging takes roughly 60–75 minutes and is now the floor, not a ceiling—rivals at this price point already hit 65W to 100W
Exynos 1480 handles apps and streaming fine but stumbles at sustained gaming; not a limitation for most buyers, but noticeable if you play anything demanding
Plastic frame feels less premium than metal and won't survive rough drops as well as a fully glass design, despite Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back