Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy Quantum 6 (in South Korea)
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 2025.jpg
Brand Samsung
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Type Smartphone
Series Galaxy A
Family Samsung Galaxy
First releasedMarch 2, 2025;10 months ago (2025-03-02)
Availability by regionMarch 19, 2025;9 months ago (2025-03-19)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Related Samsung Galaxy A06
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
ColorsAwesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink
Dimensions162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 15 with One UI 7.0
Current: Android 16 with One UI 8.0
System-on-chip Exynos 1580
CPU Octa-core (1x 2.9 GHz - Cortex-A720,3x 2.6 GHz - Cortex-A720, 4x 1.95 GHz - Cortex-A520)
GPU Xclipse 540
Memory8 GB / 12 GB RAM
Storage128 GB / 256 GB; no SD slot
SIM eSIM, nanoSIM
Battery5,000 mAh
ChargingFast Charging up to 45W
Rear camera
  • Primary: Sony IMX 906; 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/1.56", 1.0  µm, PDAF, OIS
  • Ultrawide: Sony IMX 258; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚, 1/3.06", 1.12  µm
  • Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
  • Best Face, LED flash, Panorama, HDR
  • 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera Samsung S5K3LC; 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12  µm
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR
Display6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED (1080 x 2340 pixels)
SoundStereo Speakers
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GNSS
Water resistance IP67 dust/water-resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (sold in South Korea as the Galaxy Quantum6) is a mid-range Android-based smartphone manufactured and developed by Samsung Electronics, as part of the mid-range Galaxy A series, announced on March 2, 2025, [1] [2] alongside the Galaxy A26 5G and the Galaxy A36 5G. [3] It is the successor to the Galaxy A55 5G, and it brings a range of upgrades in terms of design, performance, and camera capabilities.

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Specifications

Design

The Galaxy A56 5G has an aluminum frame with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ [4] on both the front and back. The device is IP67 rated, meaning it is water and dust resistant for up to 1 metre for 30 minutes in lab conditions.

Galaxy A56 5G
  • Awesome Pink
  • Awesome Light Gray
  • Awesome Olive
  • Awesome Graphite

Hardware

Display

The phone features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate with HDR10+ support. The screen has a peak brightness of 1200 nits (HBM) and 1900 nits (peak). It is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+. [5]

Battery

The Galaxy A56 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, like its predecessors. The device is one of the first in the A series line-up that supports 45W fast charging along with Galaxy A36 5G, allowing it to charge 65% in 30 minutes and 100% in 1 hour 8 minutes. [6]

Processor and Memory

The Galaxy A56 5G is powered by the 4 nm Exynos 1580 chipset, which features the Xclipse 540 graphics processing unit, co-developed with AMD and based on the RDNA 3 architecture. It is paired with 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage (both with UFS 3.1) [7] . However, it is the first A5x device that no longer supports expandable storage via microSD. [8]

Camera

The device features the same rear triple-camera setup from its predecessor: 50 MP main with OIS, 12 MP ultrawide, 5 MP macro. Its front camera now has a 12 MP sensor, a fewer megapixel difference from its predecessor but an upgrade on quality. [9] Like its predecessor, It can record videos up to 4K@30fps and 1080p@60fps at both rear and front.

The camera system on the Samsung Galaxy A56 has AI capabilities including enhanced subject detection in portrait mode, that can result in a bokeh effect in images. The AI features also support functions like Object Eraser, letting users edit photos with more flexibility from the device. [10]

Software

The Galaxy A56 5G has Android 15 with One UI 7.0 pre-installed. At the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, the new A56 alongside the A36, A26 and A16, were announced to receive 6 Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates (with support ending in 2031). [11]

Pre-installed OSOS Upgrades history
1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
A56 5G Android 15
(One UI 7.0)		 Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
September 2025 [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A56 5G - Price in India, Specifications (5th March 2025)". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  2. ↑ Anastasov, Aleksandar (2025-02-25). "Galaxy A36 and A56 expected features, prices, specs, and upgrades". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  3. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A26 5G News (Phone Scoop)". www.phonescoop.com. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  4. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A56 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  5. ↑ Romero, Johanna (2025-03-02). "Samsung introduces the new Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G mid-rangers". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  6. ↑ "Samsung Introduces Galaxy A56 with 45W Fast Charging and New Exynos Chip - Techspace Africa". Techspace Africa. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-05.[ dead link ]
  7. ↑ Schmidt, Daniel (2025-05-21). "Loads of innovations in the premium mid-range - Samsung Galaxy A56 5G review". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2025-12-26. Samsung has improved the write rates of its UFS 3.1 storage compared to the predecessor model, even if the Galaxy A56 still can't fully exploit the possibilities of this fast storage.
  8. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A56 review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  9. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A56 review: Smooth operator". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  10. ↑ "Samsung's midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons". Engadget. 2025-03-01. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  11. ↑ Ivan (March 10, 2025). "MWC 2025 saw announcements from Samsung, Nothing and others, Week 10 in review". GSMArena. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ Shaik, Abid Iqbal (2025-09-22). "Samsung releases the One UI 8 stable update to Galaxy A56". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
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