The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G was launched on March 2, 2025, and is a mid-range smartphone with several notable features. Below are its key specifications based on the latest available information as of March 3, 2025:
Display
- Size: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED
- Resolution: Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Brightness: Up to 1900 nits peak brightness, 1200 nits High Brightness Mode (HBM)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (front and back)
Processor
- Chipset: Exynos 1580
- Built on a 4nm process
- Offers an 18% improvement in CPU performance and 16% in GPU performance compared to the Exynos 1480 (found in the Galaxy A55)
- Cooling: Enhanced vapor chamber (45% larger than the A55’s)
Camera
- Rear Camera (Triple setup):
- 50 MP (f/1.8, wide-angle, OIS, autofocus)
- 12 MP (f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle)
- 5 MP (f/2.4, macro)
- Front Camera: 12 MP (f/2.2)
- Features: Super HDR video, improved low-light performance (Nightography), 4K video recording at 30fps
Memory and Storage
- RAM: 8 GB or 12 GB (LPDDR5)
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB (UFS 3.1)
- Expandable Storage: Up to 1TB via microSD card
Battery
- Capacity: 5000 mAh
- Charging: 45W fast charging (wired, charger not included in the box)
- Battery Life: Up to 29 hours of video playback (tested under specific conditions)
- Wireless Charging: Not supported
Software
- Operating System: Android 15
- User Interface: One UI 7
- Updates: 6 years of OS upgrades and security updates (supported until 2031)
Design and Build
- Dimensions: 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
- Weight: 198 grams
- Materials: Aluminum frame, glass back
- Colors: Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink (availability may vary by region)
- Durability: IP67 rating for dust and water resistance
Connectivity
- Network: 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth: 5.4
- Ports: USB Type-C
- Other: NFC, GPS
Additional Features
- Sensors: In-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
- Security: Face unlock (not secure enough for payments), fingerprint sensor
- Audio: Stereo speakers (improved over the A55)
