Samsung Galaxy A56Graphite
Samsung · Released January 1, 2025

Galaxy A56

Samsung's A56 has six OS updates, IP67 and 45W charging, but the newer A57 is the better buy.

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8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Skip the Galaxy A56 unless it's deeply discounted, because Samsung lists the newer Galaxy A57 at $524.99, down from $599.99 (Oct 8, 2026). The A56 has a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED that hit 1,213 nits in one test, IP67, six OS upgrades and 45W charging to 65% in 30 minutes. The cons are a low-powered Exynos 1580 and average endurance in testing. You also need to buy a 45W charger and 5A cable separately to get that charging speed.

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Key specs
Modules
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
Wired charging
45
Display type
AMOLED
Peak brightness
1900 nits peak
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
AMOLED
Size
6.7" (170 mm)
Resolution
1080x2340
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1200 nits
HDR
HDR10
Performance
Processor
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
GPU
Xclipse 540
RAM
6 GB
Storage
128GB
OS
Android 15
Audio
Bluetooth
5.3
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
Wired charge
45 W
Body
Weight
7 oz (198 g)
Dimensions
162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
IP rating
IP67
Colors
Graphite
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.7" (170 mm) · 120 HzAMOLED · HDR10
ChipsetExynos 1580 (4 nm)6 GB RAM · Xclipse 540
Main camera50 + 12 + 5 MP50 MP · f/1.8 · wide · OIS · PDAF
Front camera12 MP12 MP · f/2.2 · wide
RAM / storage6 GB · 128GBAndroid 15
Battery5,000 mAh45W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Skip the Galaxy A56 unless it's deeply discounted, because Samsung lists the newer Galaxy A57 at $524.99, down from $599.99 (Oct 8, 2026). The A56 has a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED that hit 1,213 nits in one test, IP67, six OS upgrades and 45W charging to 65% in 30 minutes. The cons are a low-powered Exynos 1580 and average endurance in testing. You also need to buy a 45W charger and 5A cable separately to get that charging speed.

Best for

Galaxy buyers who find it near its $375 summer low

Not for

Anyone paying full list; the Galaxy A57 and Pixel 10a are better buys

Main strengthThinner and lighter than the A55
Main weaknessExynos 1580 trails similarly priced rivals
Reasons to buy
Thinner and lighter than the A55
Long battery life and 45W charging
Six years of OS updates
1,213-nit 6.7-inch AMOLED in one test
Reasons to avoid
Exynos 1580 trails similarly priced rivals
Weak 5MP macro and secondary cameras
Speakers sound thin
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Trusted Reviews4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy A56 5G ReviewLewis Painter · Apr 2025

A small update to a proven midrange formula.

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TechRadar4.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy A56 review: everything a budget phone should be, and moreMax Delaney · Apr 2025

Ticks nearly every budget box, though more processing power would help.

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Tom's Guide4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy A56 review: Great value but low-poweredRichard Priday · Mar 2025

Well-rounded and fairly priced, with performance as the weak spot.

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Head to head

How it stacks up

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Samsung Galaxy A56
This deviceGalaxy A56
VS
Samsung W27
AlternativeSamsung W27
Display
6.7"8"
Chipset
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)Octa-core, 4.74GHz + 3.6GHz
Battery
50005000
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Samsung Galaxy A56
This deviceGalaxy A56
VS
iQOO Z11x 5G
AlternativeiQOO Z11x 5G
Display
6.7"6.76"
Chipset
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)60
Battery
50007200
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Samsung Galaxy A56
This deviceGalaxy A56
VS
iQOO Z11i
AlternativeiQOO Z11i
Display
6.7"6.74"
Chipset
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Battery
50006500
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Product data

Full specifications

134 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
AMOLED
Peak brightness
1900 nits peak
Pixel density
385 ppi
Protection
Gorilla Glass
HDR
HDR10
Color depth
16 million colours

Performance

CPU
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
CPU clock
2.91 GHz

Memory

Card slot
Not supported

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)
Setup
Triple camera
Sensor size
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Field of view
84°
Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Flash
LED
Autofocus
✓
Video
4K
30 fps
1080p
30 / 60 fps
Features
gyro-EIS
Slow motion
480 fps in HD, 240 fps in HD
Night mode
✓
Portrait mode
✓
Macro
✓
Panorama
✓
Slow-motion mode
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Aperture
2.2
Sensor size
1/3.2"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Field of view
81°

Sound

Loudspeaker
Dolby Atmos
Headphone port
USB Type-C

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
45
Wireless charging
✕
Recharge time
1.8 h
Cycle life
2000
Charger in box
✕

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
5G
✓
3G
UMTS, WCDMA
4G
LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standard
Sub6 FDD, Sub6 TDD
3G bands
850,900,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands
  • 700
  • 800
  • 850
  • 900
  • 1500
  • 1800
  • 1900
  • 2100
  • 2600 MHz
5G bands
  • 800
  • 850
  • 900
  • 1800
  • 2100
  • 2300
  • 2500
  • 2600
  • 3500
  • 3700 MHz
5G speed
2.33 Gbit/s
4G speed
1200 Mbit/s
SIM
NanoSIM + eSIM

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Positioning
  • GPS
  • GALILEO
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • QZSS
NFC
✓
USB / ports
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • OTG
USB version
2.0
Wi-Fi Direct
✓

Sensors & Security

Fingerprint reader
✓
Face unlock
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Ambient light sensor
✓

Body

Dimensions
6.39 in (16.2 cm)
Form factor
Bar
Water & dust resistance
IP67
Colors
  • Graphite
Repairability
C

Launch & Software

Operating system
Android 15
UI
One UI 7.0
Price
$307.70

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
908689
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