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Samsung Galaxy A56

Released March 2025 · Full specs on GSMArena · Updated Jul 21, 2025

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Trusted Reviews76
Tech Advisor65
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Key specs

Released
March 2025
Launch price (USD)
$499
Launch price (UK)
£499
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.7″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Battery
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
45 W
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 1580
Base storage
128 GB
Weight
197 g
Water resistance
IP67
Software updates
6 years
Sold in
US, UK

What the reviewers said

Tech Advisor UK

3.5/5Jul 21, 2025

A respectable, thinner mid-ranger with better software support, but it lags on performance and features versus the wider mid-range market and feels pricey.

  • Thinner and lighter than predecessor
  • Good One UI experience with useful AI additions
  • Improved fast charging
  • Six years of OS and security updates
  • Brighter display and new selfie camera
  • Secondary cameras add little value
  • Weak gaming performance with Exynos 1580
  • Lacklustre speakers
  • Pricey for the features offered
  • Optical fingerprint sensor slow and inconsistent
Read the full review at Tech Advisor →

Trusted Reviews UK

4/5Apr 15, 2025

A well-built, premium-feeling mid-range phone with thinner design and solid cameras, but a safe pick with no standout feature and a higher price.

  • Premium glass and aluminium build for a mid-range price
  • Slim design and bigger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with slim bezels
  • Long software update promise
  • Solid daytime camera performance
  • Faster 45W charging
  • More expensive than the predecessor
  • Macro lens adds little value
  • No Galaxy AI-branded features
  • Low-light photos have a purple tinge
  • IP67 rating rather than IP68
Read the full review at Trusted Reviews →

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