Galaxy A56 in Awesome Light Gray, Front + Back view

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Samsung

Galaxy A56

Phone2025Released
  • 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

    Average

    One-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Good

    Generally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.

  • Carry comfort

    Balanced

    Weight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.

  • Reading and media

    More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.

  • Gaming

    Suitable

    Its hardware should handle most modern games, though demanding titles may benefit from adjusted settings.

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Display

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.

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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