Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G represents a mid-tier smartphone powered by the Android platform and is part of the Samsung Galaxy A series. Announced by Samsung Electronics on March 2, 2025,[1][2] it was launched alongside the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. Serving as the follow-up to the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, this model introduces enhancements across design aesthetics, processing power, and camera technology.
Design
The Galaxy A56 5G showcases a refined and contemporary appearance emphasizing robustness. Constructed with an aluminum chassis complemented by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both its front and rear surfaces,[3] the device holds an IP67 certification indicating resistance to dust and water immersion up to one meter for thirty minutes under controlled laboratory conditions. This model is offered in four distinct color options:
| Color Sample | Color Name |
|---|---|
| Awesome Pink | |
| Awesome Olive | |
| Awesome Graphite | |
| Awesome Lightgray |
The phone supports a dual SIM configuration with options for dual physical SIM cards or a combination of one physical SIM plus one eSIM, as well as dual eSIM functionality.
Display
The device is equipped with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. It delivers brightness levels peaking at 1900 nits and 1200 nits in high brightness mode (HBM), ensuring clear visibility under direct sunlight. The screen is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass Victus+ for enhanced durability.
Processor
Under the hood, the Galaxy A56 5G utilizes the 4nm Exynos 1580 chipset, available with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and storage options of 128GB or 256GB. It offers 5G network compatibility for rapid data speeds but does not provide microSD card support for expandable storage.
Camera
On the rear, the smartphone sports a triple-camera arrangement comprising:
- A 50 MP wide lens with f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0μm pixel size, PDAF, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- A 12 MP ultrawide lens featuring an f/2.2 aperture and a 123˚ field of view, with a 1/3.06" sensor and 1.12μm pixels
- A 5 MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture
Additionally, the front-facing camera includes a 12 MP wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
Video recording capabilities extend up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second on both front and rear cameras, as well as Full HD (1080p) at 60 frames per second.
The Galaxy A56’s camera system incorporates sophisticated AI technologies that enhance portrait subject recognition, producing sharper bokeh effects. Its AI-powered features also include tools such as Object Eraser, which allows users to modify images directly on the device with greater ease.
Battery
Powering the Galaxy A56 5G is a standard capacity 5000 mAh battery. This model is among the first in Samsung’s A series to support 45W fast charging—alongside the Galaxy A36 5G—enabling it to reach approximately 65% charge within half an hour and achieve full charge in about one hour and eight minutes.
Software
The device operates on Android 15 paired with Samsung’s One UI version 7.0.
- Software lifecycle
At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Samsung announced that the Galaxy A56, along with the Galaxy A36, A26, and A16 models, will receive six major Android OS updates—extending software support through Android version 21—and six years of security patches, potentially continuing until around 2030 or 2031.
See also
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External links
- Official Samsung A56 5G Product Page
- GSMArena – Detailed Specifications of Samsung Galaxy A56
- GSMArena – Hands-on Review of Samsung Galaxy A36 and A56
- GSMArena – Announcement of Samsung Galaxy A56 Featuring Six Years of Software Support
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