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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

6.7" • Exynos 1580 • 50 MP

Storage
Color
Pink
6.7"Display
Exynos 1580Processor
50 MPMain Camera
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Should I buy it?

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
WAIT
  • 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
Great choice if these matter:
  • Daily Use
  • Design
  • Photo / Video
Watch out for:
  • One-Handed Use
  • 5,000 mAh looks small next to the 6,000-7,000 mAh batteries Chinese rivals now ship at this price.
19 months on the marketLaunch price $499.99 (US)
Regret riskMODERATElimited data
Main risks
  • A successor may be near — 19 months since release
  • One-Handed Use
  • 5,000 mAh looks small next to the 6,000-7,000 mAh batteries Chinese rivals now ship at this price.
  • The Exynos 1580 trails Snapdragon and Dimensity chips in the same bracket on raw performance.
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What Samsung SaysCameraBatteryLaunchSpecificationsFAQAlternatives
Official Statement

What does Samsung say about the product?

A summary of Samsung's official product description.

Official Samsung source

Samsung frames the A56 around premium build and Awesome Intelligence features.

Announced on March 2, 2025 and released on March 10, the Galaxy A56 5G pairs a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED with the Exynos 1580, a 50 MP OIS main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging, in an aluminium-framed body with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both faces and six promised OS updates.

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Camera System

What does it offer in photo and video?

Main components of the camera system according to the manufacturer's official specifications.

CAMERA SYSTEM

As assertive in video as in photo.

50 MP main camera

50 MP main camera — f/1.8 • 1/1.56" · 12 MP Ultra Wide — Wide-angle and macro · 4K 30 fps — Max Video Recording

50 MP main camera12 MP Ultra Wide4K 30 fps
50 MP main cameraf/1.8 • 1/1.56"
12 MP Ultra WideWide-angle and macro
4K 30 fpsMax Video Recording
Battery and Charging

What does it offer on the battery side?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery life is one of the highlights.

5000 mAh

5000 mAh — Battery capacity · 45 W wired — 100% in 68 minutes

5000 mAh45 W wired
5000 mAhBattery capacity
45 W wired100% in 68 minutes
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A usage guide built from the specs and the editors' tags; not a test result.

Daily Use

A balanced spec set for everyday use: display, battery and camera figures together.

Good fit
Design

For those who choose on materials and design; the body materials stand out on the maker's list.

Good fit
Photo / Video

For buyers who put the camera, and video in particular, first; tagged from the maker's camera and video specs.

Good fit
One-Handed Use

The 6.7-inch body may be harder to handle for fans of smaller phones.

Caution
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

The Kacbu editors' assessment of the specifications the maker publishes. We do not test devices ourselves, so nothing here is a measured result. Anything taken from an independent review is shown with its publication and date in the Press section.

Strengths based on the specs
Aluminium frame with Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back — build quality above its price.
6.7-inch 1,900-nit Super AMOLED at 120 Hz with HDR10+.
Six major OS updates, matching phones several times the price.
45W charging: 65% in half an hour, full in 68 minutes.
50 MP OIS main camera paired with a genuine 12 MP ultrawide rather than a token 5 MP unit.
Things to consider
5,000 mAh looks small next to the 6,000-7,000 mAh batteries Chinese rivals now ship at this price.
The Exynos 1580 trails Snapdragon and Dimensity chips in the same bracket on raw performance.
IP67 rather than the IP68 on the newer A37.
No microSD slot.
Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, both a step behind current rivals.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedMarch 2, 2025

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

ReleaseMarch 10, 2025

The start of the initial sales period.

US launch price$499.99

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's launch price.

Source: the maker's page

Samsung phones are designed in South Korea; A-series production happens mostly at its Vietnam and India plants. The assembly country varies by batch.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G specifications

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Your Selection

Selected storage
128 GB
Selected color
Pink

Display

Screen Size
Display Technology
Resolution
Refresh Rate
Peak Brightness
1900 nit
Pixel Density
385 PPI
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9Computed by Kacbu: 2340 : 1080
Screen Area
110.2 cm²Computed by Kacbu: 6.7″ × (2340×1080) → 110.2 cm²
Display Glass
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display Features

Base Hardware

RAM
Storage
CPU Cores
8-core
Manufacturing Process
4 nm
Storage type
UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera Features
OIS (main)PDAF5 MP macro
Video FPS
Ultra-Wide Camera
12 MP
Main Camera Aperture
f/1.8
Camera Resolution
Main Sensor Size
1/1.56"
Front Camera
12 MP
Video Resolution
2160p (Ultra HD) 4K
Ultra-Wide Aperture
f/2.2

Battery

Battery Capacity
Fast Charging Claim
100% in 68 minutes
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging
No

Design

Depth
7.4 mm
Width
77.5 mm
Height
162.2 mm
Weight
198 g
Body Material
Aluminum
Back Cover
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Front Glass
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Screen-to-Body Ratio
87.7%Computed by Kacbu: 110.2 cm² ÷ (162.2 × 77.5 mm) = 87.7%

Network Connections

SIM
Nano SIM + eSIM
5G
4G
Yes

Operating System

Operating System
OS Version
Android 15
Update Commitment
6 major version updates

Wireless Connections

NFC
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.3

Multimedia

Speakers
Stereo

Features

IP Certification
IP67
Biometrics
Optical In-Display Fingerprint

Other connections

USB
USB Type-C 2.0

General

Segment
Mid-range
Release Year
2025
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

A56 or the newer A57?
The A57 succeeded it with a larger battery and a newer chip. The A56 keeps the same six-update promise, the same premium build and the same screen quality, at a lower price now that it is a generation old. For most buyers the difference is battery life.
How does it compare with a Redmi Note at the same price?
The Redmi wins on raw hardware — bigger battery, faster charging, higher-resolution camera. The A56 answers with an aluminium frame, Victus+ glass on both faces, a brighter panel and six OS updates against Xiaomi's four. It is the durability-and-support pick rather than the spec-sheet one.
Is the Exynos 1580 a problem?
Not for everyday use — it handles apps, video and moderate gaming without complaint. It simply does not win benchmark comparisons against Snapdragon and Dimensity rivals in the same price band, and Exynos parts have historically run warmer under sustained load.
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