Technical sheet of Samsung Galaxy A56
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Brand
| Brand | Samsung |
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| Aliases | SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS |
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Samsung Galaxy A56 prices
Versions and prices
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B | $ 325 |
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| Samsung Galaxy A56 • Global · 8GB · 256GB · SM-A566B | $ 378 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • Global · 12GB · 256GB · SM-A566B | |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • International · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566E | $ 370 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • International · 8GB · 256GB · SM-A566E | $ 409 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • International · 12GB · 256GB · SM-A566E | $ 447 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • China · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A5660 | $ 353 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • China · 8GB · 256GB · SM-A5660 | $ 406 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • N. America · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566U | $ 419 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • N. America · 8GB · 256GB · SM-A566U | $ 454 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • N. America · 12GB · 256GB · SM-A566U | |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • N. America · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566W CA | |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 • N. America · 8GB · 256GB · SM-A566W CA |
Release Date
| Release date | March 2025, 1 year ago |
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Design & Materials of Samsung Galaxy A56
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Structure
| Size | 77.5 mm•162.2 mm•7.4 mm Print 3D ModelSee more details |
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| Weight | 197 g |
| Usable surface | 87 % |
| Materials | Glass , Metal |
| Resistance certificates (dust, water) | IP67 |
| Colors | Black Pink Gray Green |
| Repairability | Class A B C D E |
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| Drop resistance | Class A B C D E • 270 drops without defects |
Screen
| Diagonal |
6.7"
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| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 px • FHD+ |
| Density | 385 ppi • High Density |
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Opinions on design and display
According to our users, the screen is excellent, bright, and fluid with 120Hz, offering great visual quality and vibrant colors.
Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
93 reviews
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
93 reviews
Is it comfortable?
8.9
93 reviews
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
93 reviews
Performance & Hardware of Samsung Galaxy A56
Processor
| Model | Exynos 1580 |
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| CPU | 1xA720 2.9 GHz +3xA720 2.6 GHz +4xA520 1.95GHz |
| Type | Octa-Core |
| Nanometer | 4 nm |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 64 Bits | Yes |
Graphics
| GPU | Xclipse 540 |
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RAM
| RAM | 12 GB |
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| Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
Antutu
| Score |
1.257.856
• Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
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Storage
| Capacity | 256 GB |
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| Type | UFS Storage 3.1 |
| SD Slot | No |
Security
| Fingerprint | Yes, in screen |
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Sensors
| Fingerprint | Yes |
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| Light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Geomagnetic | Yes |
| Ultrasonic proximity virtual | Yes |
Audio
| Audio |
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Others
| Notifications LED | -- |
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| Cooling system | No |
| Gaming buttons | No |
Opinions on performance
According to our users, performance is fluid for daily use and moderate gaming. However, overheating is a recurring problem with demanding games.
Does it have good sound?
9.1
93 reviews
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
93 reviews
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.0
93 reviews
Camera of Samsung Galaxy A56
Triple rear camera
Standard
| 1 |
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| Resolution | 50 Mpx |
| Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 |
| Sensor | Sony IMX906 |
| Type | CMOS BSI 2 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" |
| Pixel size | 1.00 µm |
| Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) |
- 2
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.2
- Sensor
- Sony Exmor
- Type
- --
- Pixel size
- 1.12 µm
- 3
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.4
- Sensor
- --
- Type
- CMOS
- Pixel size
- 1.12 µm
| Flash | LED |
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| Optical Stabilisation | Yes |
| Slow Motion Video | Yes, 240 fps |
| Features |
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Selfie
| Resolution | 12 Mpx |
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| Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 |
| Sensor | Samsung S5K3LC |
| Type | CMOS |
| Pixel size | -- |
Opinions on the camera
According to our users, the cameras are very good, especially the selfie and video. Night photos and the lack of a telephoto lens are its weak points.
Quality of daytime photos
8.7
93 reviews
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
93 reviews
Quality of selfies
8.5
93 reviews
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
93 reviews
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Network compatibility
Connectivity of Samsung Galaxy A56
Bands
| 5G | n1 (2100), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n20 (800), n28b (700), n28a (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n77 (3700), n78 (3500) |
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| 4G LTE | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B66 (1700/2100) |
| 3G | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
| 2G | B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
SIM card
| Type | Dual SIM
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Wi-Fi
| Standards | 802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
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| Others |
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Bluetooth
| Version | Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Profiles |
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Navigation
| Supports | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo |
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USB
| Charging | Yes |
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| Mass Storage | Yes |
| USB On-The-Go (OTG) | Yes |
| USB Type C | Yes |
| USB Host 2.0 | Yes |
SAR
| -- | -- |
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Others
- NFC
- Yes
- Audio Jack
- No
- Radio FM
- No
- Computer sync
- Yes
- OTA sync
- Yes
- Tethering.
- Yes
- VoLTE
- Yes
- MST
- Yes
- eSIM
- Yes
Opinions on connectivity
According to our users, connectivity is excellent, with good 5G and Wi-Fi. The absence of a 3.5mm jack and the inaccuracy of the fingerprint sensor are criticized.
Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
93 reviews
Quality of the GPS
8.9
93 reviews
And the WiFi?
9.0
93 reviews
Battery of Samsung Galaxy A56
| Capacity | 5000 mAh See more details |
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| Type | Li-Ion |
| Fast charge | Yes , 45.0W |
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| Efficiency | BGA |
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| Runtime per charge | ~ 45h |
| Charge cycles | 2000 cycles |
Opinions on the battery
According to our users, the battery is fantastic, lasting for more than a day. Charging is decent, but the charger is not included.
How long does the battery last?
- 5%Two days or more
- 49%More than one day
- 39%One day
- 7%Less than a day
- 0%Less than half day
93 reviews
Software of Samsung Galaxy A56
Software
| Operating System |
Android 16
Android 16 |
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| Google Services | With Google Mobile Services |
| Updates |
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Opinions on the software
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
- 13%It comes with a clean operating system
- 78%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
- 9%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
93 reviews
Do you regularly receive updates?
- 56%Every two months or less
- 37%Every six months
- 7%Once a year
- 0%Never
93 reviews
Reviews
User reviews about the Samsung Galaxy A56
User score
9.0
- 80
- 11
- 2
- 0
- 0
93 reviews
- Screen8.8
- Performance8.7
- Camera8.4
- Connectivity9.0
- Battery8.0
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Kimovil users believe this smartphone is a very balanced device and an excellent option in its price range. They highlight its premium design, battery life, and screen quality. However, overheating during demanding use and some camera limitations are recurring points of criticism.
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