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Design24
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos1
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Key Specs
Android
v15
Performance
(Very Good)
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Samsung Exynos 1580 -
Octa core (2.9 GHz, Single Core + 2.6 GHz, Tri core + 1.9 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB / 12 GB RAM
Display
(Excellent)
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm); Super AMOLED -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 12 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 5 MP Macro Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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12 MP Wide Angle Lens -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
(Very Good)
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5000 mAh -
45W Super Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A56 successfully brings premium features to a more affordable price bracket, offering a stylish design, a capable camera system, and long-term software support. While it may not be the best choice for gaming enthusiasts, it excels in everyday use, content consumption, and photography.
Pros
- Durable design
- Capable camera setup
- AI tools for cameras
- Long term software support
Cons
- Thermal efficiency could have been better
- Power users may want more
Design and display
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The Samsung Galaxy A56 design is almost identical to its predecessor Galaxy A55. The only differentiating aspects are the colour options and the new 'Grouped Linear floating camera island', which replaces the individual camera rings with a sleek, black pill-shaped module housing three sensors. This module protrudes slightly from the frame by a few millimetres and features a chrome-finished edge that doesn't connect to the glass back panel, creating a distinctive floating effect. The protruding camera module will make the device wobble when it's lying on a flat surface, and you will need a case to balance it to some extent.
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Cameras
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In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy A56 sports triple rear cameras with a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP macro unit. Up front, it sports an upgraded 12MP snapper for selfies and video calling. The handset is capable of shooting videos at UHD (4k) at 30 frames per second, with sufficient stabilisation, good auto-focus speed, and near-accurate colour rendering.
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Performance and software
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Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A56 rocks in-house Exynos 1580 SoC paired with 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB storage. We received the top 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant for review. The performance remains modest both in synthetic benchmarks and real-world tests. The handset might not entice power-hungry users but has plenty to offer to casual everyday users.
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Battery and charging
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Keeping the lights on is a standard 5,000mAh battery, which offers decent endurance. In the PCMark battery test, the Samsung Galaxy A56 achieves a commendable score of 10 hours and 4 minutes. Furthermore, during our lab tests, the handset reported a 4 percent battery drop after streaming a YouTube video for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, an intensive 90-minute gaming session—including BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3—resulted in a 26 percent battery drop.
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A56 successfully brings premium features to a more affordable price bracket, offering a stylish design, a capable camera system, and long-term software support. While it may not be the best choice for gaming enthusiasts, it excels in everyday use, content consumption, and photography.
- Durable design
- Capable camera setup
- AI tools for cameras
- Long term software support
Pros
- Thermal efficiency could have been better
- Power users may want more
Cons
Design and display
+
The Samsung Galaxy A56 design is almost identical to its predecessor Galaxy A55. The only differentiating aspects are the colour options and the new 'Grouped Linear floating camera island', which replaces the individual camera rings with a sleek, black pill-shaped module housing three sensors. This module protrudes slightly from the frame by a few millimetres and features a chrome-finished edge that doesn't connect to the glass back panel, creating a distinctive floating effect. The protruding camera module will make the device wobble when it's lying on a flat surface, and you will need a case to balance it to some extent.
Read More
Cameras
+
In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy A56 sports triple rear cameras with a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP macro unit. Up front, it sports an upgraded 12MP snapper for selfies and video calling. The handset is capable of shooting videos at UHD (4k) at 30 frames per second, with sufficient stabilisation, good auto-focus speed, and near-accurate colour rendering.
Read More
Performance and software
+
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A56 rocks in-house Exynos 1580 SoC paired with 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB storage. We received the top 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant for review. The performance remains modest both in synthetic benchmarks and real-world tests. The handset might not entice power-hungry users but has plenty to offer to casual everyday users.
Read More
Battery and charging
+
Keeping the lights on is a standard 5,000mAh battery, which offers decent endurance. In the PCMark battery test, the Samsung Galaxy A56 achieves a commendable score of 10 hours and 4 minutes. Furthermore, during our lab tests, the handset reported a 4 percent battery drop after streaming a YouTube video for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, an intensive 90-minute gaming session—including BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3—resulted in a 26 percent battery drop.
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Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 2, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 6 Years |
| Security Updates | 6 Years |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | |||
| Processor | Octa core (2.9 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 540 | |||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 1900 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 385 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.64 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus Plus |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 87.8 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 162.1 mm |
| Width | 77.4 mm |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP67, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
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| Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Filters Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps HD @240 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Dual Video Recording Slow Motion Video Pro Mode |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||||||
| Flash | No | |||||||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 45W Super Fast Charging, 65% in 30 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.325 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.7", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
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| Product Name | Price |
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| Samsung Galaxy A56 (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹38,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹41,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 (12 GB + 256 GB) | ₹44,999 |
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