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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–²Better than 68% of smartphones
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

25%

7.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.1

Camera

15%

7.8

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

4.2

Audio

3%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 63% of smartphones
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2,590 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 99% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

25%

7.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.1

Camera

15%

7.8

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

4.2

Audio

3%

7.6

Design

7.0
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2,590 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
9.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 9.8 points, which is higher than 92.6% of smartphones.
9.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

7.7
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
Samsung Exynos 1580
Processor model
Samsung Exynos 1580
â–² Better than 59% of models
This smartphone uses the Samsung Exynos 1580 processor which is faster than processors in 58.7% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.9 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.9 GHz
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.9 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 74.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 57.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 53% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
385 ppi
Pixel density
385 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 385 ppi which is lower than that of 72.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
45 W
Charging speed
45 W
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 45 W which is faster than in 57.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 6.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162.2 mm
Height
162.2 mm
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.2 mm which is shorter than 66.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
77.5 mm
Width
77.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.5 mm which is wider than 78.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.4 mm
Thickness
7.4 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.4 mm which is thinner than 92.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Weight
198 g
Weight
198 g
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 198 g which is heavier than 52.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
87,318 cm³
Device volume
87,318 cm³
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 87,318 cm³ which is smaller than 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 81.8% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,200 nits
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 660 nits
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 30.4% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    14,056
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (14,056 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    14,056 vs 10,783
  • 36.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,300 MHz
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1300 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,300 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 20.8% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.9 GHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 16.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.32 vs 8.000).
    9.32 vs 8
  • 81.1% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.85 vs 5.4).
    9.85 vs 5.44
  • 5.7% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.75 vs 7.3).
    7.75 vs 7.34
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 30.4% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    14,056
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (14,056 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    14,056 vs 10,783
  • 36.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,300 MHz
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1300 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,300 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 20.8% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.9 GHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.9 GHz & 3 x 2.6 GHz & 4 x 1.95 GHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.9 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x1.95 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.9 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x1.95 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 46.1% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,376
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,376 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,376 vs 942
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    51.2 GB/s
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 53.7% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,893
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,893 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,893 vs 2,533
  • 56.2% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    4,866
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (4,866 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    4,866 vs 3,115
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search, Live Translate, Chat Assist, Object Eraser, Best Face, Auto Trim, Interpreter
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 81.8% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,200 nits
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 660 nits
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 900 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1900 nits
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1900 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,900 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 319.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    1,213 nits
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1213 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,213 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 36.4% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    45 W
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (45 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    45 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.4 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Is designed for seniors
    Suitable for seniors
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone is designed specifically for seniors, the average smartphone is not. 17% of smartphones are senior-friendly.
  • 1 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 5% higher French repairability index
    French repairability index
    8.4
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <6.2 – >9.5
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.4 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.4 vs 8
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 1.4 mm shorter
    Height
    162.2 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • Lower GSMArena battery life score
    GSMArena battery life score
    12:08 hour/s
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <10 hour/s – >45 hour/s
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (12:08 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average smartphone scores 13:30 hour/s.
    12:8 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Samsung Exynos 1580
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Samsung Exynos 1580 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Samsung Exynos 1,580 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    12 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (12 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    12 MP vs 16 MP
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 2.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    385 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (385 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    385 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • Lower GSMArena battery life score
    GSMArena battery life score
    12:08 hour/s
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <10 hour/s – >45 hour/s
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (12:08 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average smartphone scores 13:30 hour/s.
    12:8 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1.5 mm wider
    Width
    77.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    South Korea
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China

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01/03/2025
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04/04/2025
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What we like about Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Premium design and sturdy build quality, featuring an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back.
  • Bright, vibrant, and smooth 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, readable even in direct sunlight.
  • Exceptional long-term software support with a promise of six years of security updates and six generations of OS upgrades.
  • Dependable and long-lasting 5,000mAh battery that easily lasts a full day, even with heavy use.
  • Solid everyday performance for daily tasks, browsing, media consumption, and light gaming due to the efficient Exynos 1580 processor.
  • The main 50MP camera produces excellent, detailed photos with natural colors in good lighting, and videos (including selfies) are great.
  • Helpful AI features like Object Eraser and Best Take are included in the camera and gallery apps.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance adds to the phone's durability.
  • Features stereo speakers with decent sound quality.

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • No charger is included in the box.
  • Performance is not sufficient for intense tasks or heavy gaming, with some users reporting stuttering on demanding games.
  • Underwhelming camera performance in some specific areas, such as night mode photos showing noise/soft detail, and lack of a telephoto lens.
  • No microSD card slot for expandable storage, so users are stuck with the chosen configuration.
  • No wireless charging support, despite the premium glass build.
  • The fingerprint reader is not very fast compared to some competitors.
  • The virtual proximity sensor may not be as effective as a physical one during calls.
  • Can be considered expensive at launch compared to some rival phones that offer better performance or features for the price.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB + 256GB) is a mid-range smartphone featuring a premium-feeling design with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ and an aluminum frame. It is powered by the 4nm Exynos 1580 processor and runs Android 15 (upgradable to Android 16/One UI 8.0) out of the box, with an industry-leading promise of six years of OS and security updates. The camera system includes a versatile rear triple-lens setup (50MP main with OIS, 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macro) capable of 4K video recording, a 12MP front camera, and a large 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired super fast charging support. Pros include a vibrant and bright display, IP67 water/dust resistance, and a solid build quality, along with useful Galaxy AI features like Object Eraser. The main cons are the lack of a charger in the box, the removal of microSD card support for expandable storage, and the absence of wireless charging.

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