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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:8.7 / 10

The upper mid-range benchmark with flagship aluminum build and 6 years of upgrades.

Samsung has delivered its most refined and capable A-series device to date in the Galaxy A56 5G. Transitioning to 45W wired charging addresses one of the longest-standing criticisms of its predecessors, while the 4nm Exynos 1580 silicon with AMD Xclipse 540 graphics provides substantial gaming and efficiency gains. With an aluminum frame, IP67 water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, and an industry-leading commitment to 6 generations of Android OS updates, it sets the standard for long-term smartphone value.

Key Strengths

  • Upgraded 45W fast charging tops up the 5000 mAh battery significantly faster
  • Premium aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
  • Outstanding 6 years of Android OS and security upgrades
  • Fluid 120Hz Super AMOLED display with 1800 nits peak brightness
  • IP67 dust and water resistance with stereo speakers and expandable microSD slot

Points to Consider

  • No wireless charging capability included
  • Still utilizes a basic 5MP macro camera rather than a dedicated telephoto lens
  • Wall charger is not included inside the retail packaging
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity5,000 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging45WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:•Smart shoppers•Students and professionals•Long-term phone keepers•Samsung ecosystem users

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2025-02-25
Released
2025-03-10
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
161.7 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight
212 g
Volume
102.6 cm³
Build
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame
Frame
Matte Aluminum Alloy
Back
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Front glass
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Water resistance
IP67
Certifications
IP67 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon

Display

20
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM)
Size
6.6 inches
Screen-to-body
88.5%
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel density
390 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
73.4 mm
Panel height
155.7 mm
Active area
129.7 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
1800 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+See Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.60 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
2.91 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Xclipse 540 (AMD RDNA 3 architecture)
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 15 (One UI 7.0)
User interface
One UI 7.0 with Awesome AI
OS updates
6 years
Security updates
6 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB, 12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Card slot
Yes
Card slot type
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX906See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
24 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
84°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
All-pixel PDAF
Video
4K at 30/60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Samsung S5K3L6
Sensor format
1/3.0"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
13 mm
35mm equivalent
13 mm
Field of view
123°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed
Video
4K at 30fps

Macro camera

12
Resolution
5 MP
Sensor
Galaxy Macro
Sensor format
1/5.0"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length
25 mm
35mm equivalent
25 mm
Field of view
80°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed
Video
1080p

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX709See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 30/60fps
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5000 mAh
Rated capacity
4900 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
45 W
Charge time
60 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
28 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
3,200,000
Geekbench single-core
3400
Geekbench multi-core
10800
3DMark
7,200
DXOMARK
158

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,100
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
91% of peak
Peak surface temperature
37.8 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
SA-GALAXYA565G-01, SA-GALAXYA565G-Global

How we rated the Galaxy A56 5G

How we score

The overall 8.7 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
8.9
Brilliant 120Hz Super AMOLED panel with 1800 nits peak brightness.
Performance
8.6
Exynos 1580 with AMD RDNA 3 GPU handles modern gaming and multitasking.
Camera
8.5
50MP Sony main camera with OIS takes crisp, vibrant photos.
Battery
9.1
5000 mAh battery with newly upgraded 45W wired fast charging.
Software
9.5
One UI 7.0 backed by 6 years of guaranteed Android OS upgrades.
Gaming
8.5
AMD RDNA 3 graphics architecture provides smooth frame stability.
Durability
8.8
Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides with IP67 water resistance.
Connectivity
8.9
Full 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC support.
Features
8.8
MicroSD card expansion, stereo speakers, and under-display fingerprint.
Value
9.1
Exceptional long-term value with flagship build quality at mid-range pricing.

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: common questions

How fast does the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G charge?

The Galaxy A56 5G supports 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0, reaching approximately 65% charge in 30 minutes with a compatible adapter.

How many Android updates will the Galaxy A56 receive?

Samsung guarantees 6 generations of major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates.

Does the Galaxy A56 5G have an IP rating?

Yes, it features an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, allowing submersion in up to 1 meter of fresh water for 30 minutes.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A56 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX906

Silicon Score:8.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.6) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A56 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX906 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Sony IMX906 features a 1/1.56-inch optical area with 1.0µm pixels, 4-in-1 binning to 2.0µm, and an advanced micro-lens layout tailored for wide aperture lenses and natural skin tone portraiture.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Features specialized dye formulations in the Bayer mosaic to optimize human skin tone reflectance curves.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Portrait Resolving Score92.4
Low Light SNR 18%38.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX906 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A56 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Exynos 1580

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A56 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Exynos 1580 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on Samsung's third-generation 4nm FinFET EUV node, Exynos 1580 features a 1+3+4 tri-cluster topology with a 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 prime core, custom AMD RDNA 3 Xclipse 540 GPU with 37% graphics boost, and a 14.7 TOPS NPU for native generative AI.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced Samsung 4nm FinFET (3rd Gen) semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10924,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,480

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Exynos 1580 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX709 RGBW

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A56 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX709 RGBW platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Sony IMX709 replaces traditional RGGB Bayer color filters with an innovative RGBW (Red-Green-Blue-White) array, integrating transparent white subpixels directly on the sensor silicon die. Engineered in a 1/2.74-inch optical format with 32MP resolution, it delivers unmatched portrait and selfie clarity in extreme low light.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Light Sensitivity+60%
Noise Reduction-35%
Dynamic Range82 dB

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX709 RGBW Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A56 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$499Base Storage
United Kingdom£43912GB/256GB launch price
CanadaCA$67912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$49912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€49912GB/256GB European launch price
France€49912GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€49912GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 46912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 5,89012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 6,09012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 4,09912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€51912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$83912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$67912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,82912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,86912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥77,30012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€51912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€51912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€51912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€51912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€51912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€51912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Greece€51912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 2,06912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 12,19012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,86912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩689,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$3,89912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$16,20012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,81912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 15412GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹41,99912GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 139,99912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳60,99912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 8,079,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱29,19012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 2,31912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫12,670,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$2,89912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$9,69912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦773,00012GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 9,39912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£24,69912GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺18,19912GB/256GB official launch MSRP