Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy M56
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.5 mm × 162.2 mm × 7.4 mm | 77.3 mm × 162.0 mm × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 180 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Resolution | — | 2340 × 1080 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | Exynos 1480 |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | 45W Super Fast Charging |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.5 mm × 162.2 mm × 7.4 mm | 77.3 mm × 162.0 mm × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 180 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Resolution | — | 2340 × 1080 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | Exynos 1480 |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | 45W Super Fast Charging |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy M56
18 g lighter
Thickness
Galaxy M56
0.2 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Galaxy A56 is 0.2 mm (0.3% relative to Galaxy M56) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Galaxy A56 is 0.2 mm (0.1% relative to Galaxy M56) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Galaxy A56 is 0.2 mm (2.8% relative to Galaxy M56) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy M56 is 18 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
Galaxy A56
Galaxy M56
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Galaxy A56
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
Galaxy A56 vs Galaxy M56 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy A56
Strengths
- Flagship-adjacent aluminum design — best in the 2025 A lineup
- Best A-series cameras with capable 4K video
- Stereo speakers, bright AMOLED, 45W charging, and six-year updates
Compromises
- No microSD or wireless charging
- Occasional One UI lag after idle
- Premium price over A36 without revolution for all users
Galaxy M56
Strengths
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED+ display with Victus+ glass protection
- 45W charging and IP67 water resistance at a slim 180 g
- OIS-equipped 50MP main camera with 4K video capability
Compromises
- Mono speaker and no 3.5mm headphone jack feel out of step with the premium build
- No microSD expansion, unlike some earlier Galaxy M phones
- Charger not included despite fast 45W support