Fresh new look
Introducing the Galaxy A56 5G. With 7.4 mm thickness and 198 g weight, Galaxy A56 5G has a good grip. The enhanced cameras are grouped to match the new linear design. Galaxy A56 5G has four colour options to choose from — Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive and Awesome Pink.
Circle it, Find it
Circle to Search with Google is available on Galaxy A56 5G. Just circle, highlight or tap an object or text onscreen to get Google Search results.
Turn photos into masterpieces
Object Eraser removes unwanted distractions in the background will be recognised, removed and filled in to make a flawless photo.
Filters just for you
Create your own filter or add a retro film effect to photos and videos.
Highlight reels made easy
Create quality video effortlessly.
Get a photo with everyone smiling
Select people's best faces in Motion Photos to create the perfect group pic.
Capture memories in great detail
Get excellent photos and videos with the upgraded 50 MP camera on Galaxy A56 5G. It identifies the sky, skin, face, hair and grass and enhances the image quality for you instantly.
Shoot awesome selfie videos
Take amazing videos of your adventures and everyday life in Super HDR. The front camera of Galaxy A56 5G is enhanced to get optimal colours and contrast for high res selfie videos.
Film the lively night
The cameras on the new Galaxy A56 5G are now more advanced than before, absorbing more light for low noise, high-resolution Nightography.
Snap awesome selfies
Now, your selfies are shareable just the way they are. The improved 12 MP front camera on Galaxy A56 5G captures blur-free, vibrant photos.
Play to win with next-gen AP
Experience the powerful performance of the upgraded Octa-core processor. Plus, with a boosted cooling system and storage up to 256 GB, you can multitask, stream and play games more seamlessly than ever.
Display for immersive gameplay
Fully immerse in your favorite entertainment with a large 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The 1,200-nit Vision Booster adds clarity for an awesome viewing experience, in any lighting.
Long battery life for all-day watching
With a long-lasting 5,000 mAh (typical) battery, you can enjoy movie marathons for up to 29 hours without having to charge your Galaxy A56 5G.
Strong durability
The solid metal frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ keep the Awesome design of Galaxy A56 5G looking great. Plus, with IP67 protection, the new Galaxy A series is safe from dirt and splashes.
Built to last with 6x OS upgrades
Galaxy A56 5G supports up to 6 generations of OS upgrades and up to 6 years of security updates to keep it running as good as new.
Keep your password secure with Knox Vault
Keep your private information safe and sound with EAL5+ certified Knox Vault.
All new One UI 7
With a new intuitive look and upgraded usability, One UI 7 makes Galaxy A56 5G easy to use.
Share files in the moment
Use Quick Share to effortlessly send files between devices within or outside of the Galaxy, including iOS and PCs.
Switch effortlessly from iOS
Switching from iOS is so easy! Thanks to Smart Switch, you can transfer your photos, videos, contacts and apps effortlessly.
- Best Face
- Auto Trim exclusive
- Awesome Intelligence features
Product Details
Data sheet
- Garantija
- 24
- Category Code
- MPH
- Unit Box Height
- 0.025
- Unit Box Length
- 0.18
- Unit Box Width
- 0.095
- Vendor Homepage
- https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a56-5g-awesome-olive-256gb-sm-a566bzgceub/
- Product Net Weight
- 0.198 kg
- Unit Calculated Weight
- 0.33 kg
- Unit Calculated Volume
- 0.0004275 cubm
- CnCode
- 85171300
- Energy Efficiency (EPREL Registration Number)
- 2339787
- Energy Efficiency (EPREL Version Number)
- 4
- Energy Efficiency (Data Sheet (Link))
- https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2339787/fiches?language EN
- Energy Efficiency (Energy efficiency class)
- B
- Summary
- Samsung Galaxy A56. Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7"), Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels. Processor frequency: 2.6 GHz, Processor family: Samsung Exynos, Processor model: 1580. RAM capacity: 8 GB, Internal storage capacity: 256 GB. Rear camera resolutio
- Weight & dimensions (Weight)
- 198 g
- Packaging content (AC adapter included)
- No
- Power (USB Type-C charging port)
- Yes
- Weight & dimensions (Width)
- 77.5 mm
- Weight & dimensions (Depth)
- 7.4 mm
- Weight & dimensions (Height)
- 162.2 mm
- Packaging content (Quick start guide)
- Yes
- Power (USB Type-C required charging power (max))
- 45 W
- Power (USB Type-C required charging power (min))
- 10 W
- Battery (Battery recharge time)
- 1.8 h
- Battery (Battery capacity)
- 5000 mAh
- Display (Display diagonal)
- 6.7 "
- Display (Display number of colours)
- 16 million colours
- Display (Display resolution)
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- Display (Screen shape)
- Flat
- Network (Bluetooth)
- Yes
- Design (Product colour)
- Olive
- Network (Bluetooth version)
- 5.3
- Network (Wi-Fi standards)
- 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)/Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)/Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Design (Colour name)
- Awesome Olive
- Display (Maximum refresh rate)
- 120 Hz
- Ports & interfaces (Headphone connectivity)
- USB Type-C
- Display (Pixel density)
- 385 ppi
- Other features (Compatibility)
- Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watc
- Design (Form factor)
- Bar
- Processor (Processor frequency)
- 2.6 GHz
- Display (Display brightness)
- 1200 cd/m
- Ports & interfaces (USB connector type)
- USB Type-C
- Ports & interfaces (Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL))
- No
- Processor (Processor boost frequency)
- 2.9 GHz
- Processor (Processor cores)
- 8
- Storage (Compatible memory cards)
- Not supported
- Storage (Internal storage capacity)
- 256 GB
- Camera (Auto focus)
- Yes
- Camera (Front camera resolution (numeric))
- 12 MP
- Camera (Rear camera flash)
- Yes
- Camera (Rear camera resolution (numeric))
- 50 MP
- Camera (Rear camera type)
- Triple camera
- Network (Near Field Communication (NFC))
- Yes
- Network (Top Wi-Fi standard)
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Network (Wi-Fi Direct)
- Yes
- Software (Platform)
- Android
- Battery (Removable battery)
- No
- Endurance (Battery endurance in cycles)
- 2000
- Endurance (Battery endurance per cycle)
- 2674 min
- Endurance (Energy efficiency class)
- B
- Endurance (Energy efficiency scale)
- A to G
- Endurance (International Protection (IP) code)
- IP67
- Endurance (Repairability class)
- C
- Endurance (Repeated free fall reliability class)
- A
- Other features (Repairability index)
- 8.4
- Network (Mobile network generation)
- 5G
- Power (USB Power Delivery (USB PD))
- Yes
- Display (Display technology marketing name)
- Super AMOLED
- Storage (User memory)
- 234.4 GB
- Camera (Resolution at capture speed)
- 1280x720@30fps/1920x1080@30fps/1920x1080@60fps/3840x2160@30fps
- Battery (Continuous video playback time)
- 29 h
- Network (3G bands supported)
- 1700/1900/2100/850/900 MHz
- Network (4G bands supported)
- 1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2500/2600/700/800/850/900 MHz
- Network (5G bands supported)
- 1700/1800/2100/2300/2500/2600/3500/3700/700/800/850/900 MHz
- Camera (Second rear camera resolution (numeric))
- 12 MP
- Processor (Processor model)
- 1580
- Software (Operating system installed)
- Android 15
- Processor (Processor family)
- Samsung Exynos
- Network (SIM card type)
- NanoSIM + eSIM
- Display (Brand specific technologies)
- Always-on display
- Display (Display glass type)
- Gorilla Glass
- Camera (Camera image formats supported)
- DNG,HEIF,JPEG
- Camera (Digital zoom)
- 10 x
- Camera (Front camera aperture number)
- 2.2
- Camera (Front camera type)
- Single camera
- Camera (Image stabilizer)
- Yes
- Camera (Image stabilizer type)
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- Camera (Macro photography)
- Yes
- Camera (Maximum frame rate)
- 30 fps
- Camera (Night mode)
- Yes
- Camera (Panorama)
- Yes
- Camera (Portrait mode)
- Yes
- Camera (Rear camera aperture number)
- 1.8
- Camera (Second rear camera aperture number)
- 2.2
- Camera (Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle)
- 123
- Camera (Video capture resolution (max))
- 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Network (3G standards)
- WCDMA
- Network (4G standard)
- LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
- Network (5G standard)
- Sub6 TDD
- Network (MIMO)
- Yes
- Network (SIM card capability)
- Dual SIM
- Navigation (BeiDou)
- Yes
- Navigation (Galileo)
- Yes
- Navigation (GLONASS)
- Yes
- Navigation (GPS (satellite))
- Yes
- Navigation (Position location)
- Yes
- Navigation (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS))
- Yes
- Performance (Face recognition)
- Yes
- Performance (Fast charging)
- Yes
- Performance (Fingerprint reader)
- Yes
- Performance (Screen sharing)
- Yes
- Performance (Wireless charging)
- No
- Multimedia (Audio formats supported)
- 3GA/AAC/AMR/AWB/FLAC/IMY/M4A/Mid/MIDI/MP3/MXMF/OGA/OGG/OTA/RTTTL/RTX/WAV/XMF
- Multimedia (Speakers)
- Stereo
- Multimedia (Video formats supported)
- 3G2/3GP/AVI/FLV/M4V/MKV/MP4/WEBM
- Sensors (Accelerometer)
- Yes
- Sensors (Ambient light sensor)
- Yes
- Sensors (Gyroscope)
- Yes
- Sensors (Proximity sensor)
- Yes
- Certificates (Body SAR (EU))
- 1.051 W/kg
- Certificates (Head SAR (EU))
- 0.61 W/kg
- Storage (RAM capacity)
- 8 GB
- Display (Gorilla Glass version)
- Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Camera (Flash type)
- LED
- Camera (Front camera field of view (FOV) angle)
- 81
- Camera (Front camera pixel size)
- 1.12 m
- Camera (Front camera sensor size)
- 1/3.2 "
- Camera (Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle)
- 84
- Camera (Rear camera pixel size)
- 1 m
- Camera (Rear camera sensor size)
- 1/1.56 "
- Camera (Second rear camera pixel size)
- 1.12 m
- Camera (Second rear camera sensor size)
- 1/3.0 "
- Camera (Slow motion mode)
- Yes
- Camera (Slow motion rate)
- 240fps @HD
- Camera (Third rear camera aperture number)
- 2.4
- Camera (Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle)
- 78
- Camera (Third rear camera resolution (numeric))
- 5 MP
- Camera (Third rear camera sensor size)
- 1/5.0 "
- Network (4G data rate (max))
- 1200 Mbit/s
- Network (5G data rate (max))
- 2.33 Gbit/s
- Network (Modulation)
- 1024-QAM
- Sensors (Geomagnetic sensor)
- Yes
- Software (Google applications)
- Gmail/Google Chrome/Google Drive/Google Maps/Google Meet/Google Play/Google Search/YouTube
- Ports & interfaces (USB version)
- 2.0
- Performance (Hearing aid compatibility)
- Yes
- Software (User interface (UI))
- One UI 7.0
- Multimedia (Audio system)
- Dolby Atmos
- Certificates (Extremities SAR (EU))
- 2.03 W/kg
- Network (2G bands (primary SIM))
- 1800/1900/850/900 MHz
- Network (2G standards)
- GSM
- Packaging content (Headset included)
- No
- Packaging content (Screen protector)
- No
- Camera (Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric))
- 50 MP
- Camera (Third rear camera pixel size)
- 1.12 m
- Technical details (Security update term)
- 31 March 2032
- Packaging content (Memory card included)
- No
- Camera (Zoom capability)
- Yes
- Packaging content (Car holder included)
- No
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Description |
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Width |
77.4 mm | 77.5 mm | 77.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
Height |
161.1 mm | 162.2 mm | 162.2 mm | 158.2 mm |
Depth |
8.2 mm | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm | 8.14 mm |
Weight |
213 g | 198 g | 198 g | 189 g |
Package depth |
200 mm | |||
Package height |
40 mm | |||
Frequency band |
Quad-band | |||
Package width |
200 mm | |||
Package weight |
570 g | |||
Headphone connectivity |
USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | |
Cables included |
USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
USB port |
Yes | Yes | ||
Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |||
Bluetooth |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth version |
5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
AC adapter included |
NO | NO | NO | |
Quick start guide |
Yes | |||
Battery capacity |
5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
Battery recharge time |
1.8 h | 1.8 h | ||
Processor family |
Samsung Exynos | Samsung Exynos | Samsung Exynos | Snapdragon |
Processor model |
1580 | 1580 | 6 Gen 1 | |
Processor frequency |
2 GHz | |||
Processor cores |
8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Processor boost frequency |
2.75 GHz | 2.91 GHz | 2.2 GHz | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi |
Yes | Yes | ||
Compatible memory cards |
MicroSD (TransFlash) | Not supported | Not supported | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
50 MP | 50 MP | 50 MP | 50 MP |
Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 802.11a | 802.11g | |
Maximum memory card size |
1 TB | 2 TB | ||
Operating system installed |
Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 16.0 | |
Internal storage capacity |
128 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Display diagonal |
16.8 cm (6.6") | 17 cm (6.7") | 17 cm (6.7") | 16.7 cm (6.57") |
Audio system |
Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos | |
SIM card type |
NanoSIM + eSIM | NanoSIM + eSIM | NanoSIM + eSIM | NanoSIM + eSIM |
Front camera resolution (numeric) |
32 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP | 50 MP |
Audio formats supported |
WAV | |||
USB version |
2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Fingerprint reader |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Speakers |
Stereo | |||
Platform |
Android | Android | Android | Android |
Display brightness |
1000 cd/m² | 1200 cd/m² | 1200 cd/m² | 600 cd/m² |
Panel type |
AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
Maximum refresh rate |
120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
Energy efficiency class |
B | B | A | |
Display number of colours |
16 million colours | 16 million colours | 16 million colours | 1.07 billion colours |
Pixel density |
389 ppi | 385 ppi | 385 ppi | 397 ppi |
Housing material |
Glass, Metal | |||
Modulation |
1024-QAM | 1024-QAM | ||
USB connector type |
USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
SIM card capability |
Hybrid Dual SIM | Dual SIM | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
Video recording modes |
1080p | |||
Vibrating alert |
Yes | |||
GPS (satellite) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Accelerometer |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
International Protection (IP) code |
IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP68 |
GLONASS |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Digital zoom |
10x | 10x | ||
Short Message Service (SMS) |
Yes | |||
Video formats supported |
3G2 | FLV | WEBM | |
Wireless Charging |
No | No | No | |
Maximum frame rate |
30 fps | 480 fps | 480 fps | |
Colour depth |
10 bit | |||
Product colour |
Navy | Light grey | Graphite | Black |
Display resolution |
1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 2372 x 1080 pixels |
Energy efficiency scale |
A to G | |||
Brand specific technologies |
Always-on display | Always-on display | Always-on display | |
DCI-P3 coverage |
100% | |||
Fast charging |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Warranty period |
2 year(s) | |||
Wi-Fi Direct |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Colour name |
Awesome Navy | Awesome Lightgray | Awesome Graphite | Twilight Black |
Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
Battery weight |
83 g | |||
MIMO |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Continuous video playback time |
28 h | |||
Removable battery |
Yes | |||
Face recognition |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Position location |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light sensor |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear camera type |
Triple camera | Triple camera | Triple camera | Triple camera |
Rear camera flash |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Front camera flash |
Yes | |||
Video call |
Yes | |||
SIM card ejector pin |
Yes | Yes | ||
RAM capacity |
8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
RAM type |
LPDDR4X | |||
Second rear camera aperture number |
2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Flash type |
LED | LED | LED | |
Night mode |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Front camera aperture number |
2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2 |
Panorama |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear camera aperture number |
1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Front camera type |
Single camera | Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Proximity sensor |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Galileo |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Mobile network generation |
5G | 5G | 5G | 5G |
4G standard |
LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD | LTE |
Video capture resolution (max) |
3840 x 2160 pixels | |||
Second rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP | 8 MP |
Resolution at capture speed |
3840x2160@30fps | 1280x720@30fps | 3840x2160@30fps | |
3G bands supported |
900 | 900 | ||
3G standards |
WCDMA | UMTS | WCDMA | HSUPA |
Fast charging technology |
SuperVOOC | |||
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle |
123° | 123° | 123° | 112° |
Third rear camera aperture number |
2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
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Yes | |||
Speakerphone |
Yes | |||
Third rear camera resolution (numeric) |
5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP | 2 MP |
Voice commands |
Yes | |||
Time lapse mode |
Yes | Yes | ||
4G bands supported |
1900 | 1900 | ||
User memory |
109.5 GB | |||
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
BeiDou |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Macro photography |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Display glass type |
Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass |
Gorilla Glass version |
Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
Google applications |
Google Chrome | Gmail | ||
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle |
84° | 84° | 84° | 79° |
Image stabilizer |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Front camera field of view (FOV) angle |
81° | 81° | 81° | 100° |
Hall sensor |
Yes | |||
Geomagnetic sensor |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
5G bands supported |
850 | 3700 MHz | ||
Portrait mode |
Yes | Yes | ||
Image stabilizer type |
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) | Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) |
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle |
78° | 78° | 78° | 89° |
4G data rate (max) |
1200 Mbit/s | 1200 Mbit/s | ||
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Yes | |||
Rear camera lens elements |
5-element lens | |||
5G data rate (max) |
2.33 Gbit/s | 2.33 Gbit/s | ||
Rear camera sensor size |
1/1.56" | 1/1.56" | 1/1.56" | |
Second rear camera sensor size |
1/3.06" | 1/3.0" | 1/3.0" | |
Front camera sensor size |
1/2.74" | 1/3.2" | 1/3.2" | |
Third rear camera sensor size |
1/5" | 1/5.0" | 1/5.0" | |
5G standard |
Sub6 TDD | Sub6 FDD | Sub6 FDD | |
Front camera lens elements |
5-element lens | |||
Second rear camera lens elements |
5-element lens | |||
Camera image formats supported |
DNG, HEIF, JPEG | DNG, HEIF, JPEG | ||
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor) |
1650 cd/m² | |||
Third rear camera lens elements |
3-element lens | |||
3D depth rear camera |
Yes | |||
3D depth front camera |
Yes | |||
Camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode |
Yes | |||
Display technology marketing name |
Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Ringer type |
Polyphonic | |||
Screen to body ratio |
93% | |||
Touch response rate |
240 Hz | |||
Slow motion mode |
Yes | Yes | ||
Screen sharing |
Yes | Yes | ||
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes | Yes | ||
USB Type-C charging port |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Hazard pictogram(s) |
GHS07: Harmful | |||
Virtual RAM (max) |
8 GB | |||
Warnings |
Avoid direct contact with liquids or substances if the device is damaged. | |||
USB Type-C required charging power (max) |
45 W | 45 W | 80 W | |
USB Type-C required charging power (min) |
10 W | 10 W | ||
Battery endurance in cycles |
2000 | 1600 | ||
Repeated free fall reliability class |
A | C | ||
Battery endurance per cycle |
2674 min | 4062 min | ||
Repairability class |
C | B | ||
AI control |
Yes | |||
User interface (UI) |
One UI 7.0 | One UI 7.0 | ColorOS | |