Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is a premium mid-range Android smartphone in Samsung's popular Galaxy A series, launched in March 2025 (announced around March 2, with releases starting late March). It's the direct successor to the Galaxy A55 5G, bringing meaningful upgrades like a more powerful Exynos chipset, faster 45W charging, a brighter and larger display, enhanced AI features (branded as "Awesome Intelligence"), and a refined linear camera design. It targets users wanting a balanced phone for daily use, photography, media consumption, and light gaming, with excellent software support and build quality at an affordable price.

Key Features and Specifications

• Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED with FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, peak brightness up to 1900 nits (1200 nits HBM). Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+. Slimmer bezels for a more immersive experience compared to predecessors.
• Processor: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm process), octa-core with Xclipse 540 GPU (AMD RDNA 3-based). Offers solid mid-range performance with improvements in CPU/GPU efficiency over the Exynos 1480.
• Memory & Storage Variants:
  • 8GB or 12GB RAM
  • 128GB or 256GB internal storage (UFS-based)
  • No microSD expandable storage (first in the A5x series to drop this feature)
• Operating System: Android 15 with One UI 7 out of the box. Samsung promises 6 years of OS upgrades and security updates (up to Android 21 potentially).
• Camera:
  • Rear: Triple setup – 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS), 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4)
  • Front: 12MP selfie camera
  • Features AI enhancements like Circle to Search, Object Eraser, Best Face, Auto Trim, improved nightography, portrait modes with better subject detection. Video up to 4K@30fps (rear/front), 1080p@60fps.
• Battery: 5000mAh with 45W fast wired charging (0-65% in ~30 minutes; full charge ~68 minutes). No wireless charging.
• Design & Build: Slim at ~7.4-8mm thick, ~198-203g weight, metal frame, glass front/back (Gorilla Glass Victus+). IP67 dust and water resistance. Updated linear camera island design. Available in colors like Awesome Graphite (black), Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink, Awesome Lightgreen, and others depending on region.
• Connectivity & Other Features: 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, dual SIM + eSIM, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, in-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C. Includes Galaxy AI tools like Circle to Search with Google, photo editing suggestions, and more.