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Samsung
Galaxy A56
- 6.7-inch Super AMOLED
- Exynos 1580
- 198 g
- 5000 mAh
Available colors
Selected: Awesome Light Gray
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
198 g
Weight
162.2 mm
Height
77.5 mm
Width
7.4 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
AverageOne-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
SuitableIts hardware should handle most modern games, though demanding titles may benefit from adjusted settings.
See its real size next to another phone or tablet.
Open size comparisonDisplay
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
- Chipset
- Exynos 1580
- RAM
- 8 GB, 12 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB, 256 GB
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 4905 mAh
- Wired charging
- 45 W
- Charging standard
- Super Fast Charging 2.0
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2; Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4
- Front cameras
- Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
Build & durability
- Back
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Front
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Ingress protection
- IP67
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE

Galaxy A56 5G User Experience
An editorial summary of recurring Galaxy A56 5G ownership themes — flagship-adjacent design, best-in-lineup cameras, aluminum frame feel, missing microSD and wireless charging, and why reviewers recommend it most often.
Release and pricing
- Announced
- March 2, 2025
- Released
- March 28, 2025
Buying guide FAQ
Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.
What’s new in Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) compared with Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024)?
Published changes versus Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) include a weight change of −15 g and a body size change of +1.1 mm height and +0.1 mm width. These are specification differences, not measured real-world scores.
Is it worth upgrading from Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) to Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025)?
An upgrade is easiest to justify if you care about a weight change of −15 g and a body size change of +1.1 mm height and +0.1 mm width. If those areas already meet your needs on Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024), the move is optional rather than urgent.
Who should buy Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025)?
Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) fits buyers who want a larger phone for media and reach and people moving up from Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024). This is an editorial reading of size and published differences, not a personalized recommendation.
Who should keep Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024)?
Keep Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) if you do not need the listed generation changes. Moving to Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) makes more sense when the listed upgrades match what you actually use.
What are the biggest improvements on Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025)?
The clearest published improvements are a weight change of −15 g and a body size change of +1.1 mm height and +0.1 mm width. Treat these as catalog differences rather than ranked review scores.
What are the biggest drawbacks of Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025)?
Against Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024), the catalog does not show obvious trade-offs such as a higher launch price or a clearly heavier body. That does not mean the device is flawless—only that those drawbacks are not evident in the compared specs.
Similar size devices
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 128 GB256 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- Awesome Light GrayGraphite
- RAM
- 8 GB12 GB
Dimensions and specifications are based on manufacturer-published data. Learn more in our Methodology


