10/10 ()
Perfect mid range phone for everyday use
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Jordi van gils - via Samsung.com
26 May 2025
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Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB Gray 5G
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Pros and cons
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- You can take sharper photos with this smartphone compared to other devices in this price range.
- You can watch movies and series in high quality on the sharp Full HD screen.
- This device is powerful, so you can switch smoothly between different demanding apps.
- The large 6.7-inch screen is difficult to control with 1 hand.
Description
The Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB Gray 5G is a mid-range smartphone you can use for demanding tasks. For example, you can play 3D games or watch videos on YouTube. You can also open apps quickly and use multiple apps at once easily. You can store your photos, apps, and other files on the 256GB storage. On the 6.7-inch Full HD screen, you can do this in high quality. It can be difficult to control the screen with 1 hand due to its size. With the 3 rear cameras of the Samsung A56, you can take sharp photos and videos in 4K quality. The 5000mAh battery of the Samsung A56 lasts a whole day with average use.
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- USB-C to USB-C cable
- SIM needle
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Most helpful reviews
- 10/10 ()
A solid and beautiful device.
- Excellent value for money
- Very easy to use
- Sharp screen quality, and large screen, pleasant to watch Netflix etc.
- I was hoping for a little longer battery life.
Read full reviewIsabelle
5 June 2025
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- 10/10 ()
All-rounder for a competitive price
- Sharp photos and videos
- Apps open quickly
- Bright colors on the screen
- Difficult to operate with one hand
Read full reviewJeroen
23 May 2025
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- 8,3/10 ()
Highly recommended..!
Read full reviewJ.D.
14 June 2025
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- 9,0/10 ()
Great phone for its price range and everyday use
- Large screen 6'7 inch
- Good 5000 mah battery
- Transfer data quickly
- Backing up your WhatsApp conversations
Read full reviewJana
4 May 2025
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10/10 ()
Perfect mid range phone for everyday use
Very nice phone, good screen very bright so good to use in bright light, battery easily lasts 2 days and with the right charger only needs 1 hour on the charger, good costumization options, camera is also very good, sharp pictures with lots of details and beautiful colors. Overall a very good budget phone that will definitely last a long time
Jordi van gils - via Samsung.com
26 May 2025
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10/10 ()
A solid and beautiful device.
- Excellent value for money
- Very easy to use
- Sharp screen quality, and large screen, pleasant to watch Netflix etc.
- I was hoping for a little longer battery life.
I bought a Samsung for the first time. It is different in operation than my previous smartphone but I got the hang of it immediately. Easy to operate! The screen is razor sharp. The screen is large, one of the reasons why I chose the A56, and that pays off. Watching films or series is very pleasant on this size. Battery does not last as long as hoped, about a good day and a half with normal use of a few apps. Maybe a detail but I think the range of sounds for notifications is very good.
Isabelle
5 June 2025
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10/10 ()
All-rounder for a competitive price
- Sharp photos and videos
- Apps open quickly
- Bright colors on the screen
- Difficult to operate with one hand
I tested the Samsung Galaxy A56 for a week and was particularly impressed by the cameras and the speed. I was also pleased with the battery and the screen, which I find difficult to operate with one hand.
Sharp photos and videos
I take sharp photos and videos with all 3 cameras on the Samsung A56. With the handy wide-angle lens, I can easily capture a large building in the photo. When I make a video, I choose 4K resolution, so my videos are extremely sharp. In low light, I notice that my photos have less detail, but I am still pleased with the quality of the cameras.
Fast smartphone
All the apps I use open quickly on the Samsung A56. This applies to games, social media apps and Spotify or YouTube, for example. I do notice that the A56 has a harder time with heavy apps, such as 3D games like Fortnite. Multitasking goes smoothly on this Samsung smartphone. I use multiple apps at the same time without any problems, such as Gmail and my Calendar app.
Large, colorful screen
I am impressed by the screen of the A56. Colors look vivid and I watch videos, series and films in high quality. I notice that moving images, such as animations or scrolling, look smooth thanks to the high refresh rate. The screen is quite large at 6.7 inches, which is nice when I play a game or watch a series. I do notice that I have difficulty reaching the top of the screen with my thumb when I hold the A56 with one hand.
Long battery life
With the battery of the A56, I almost always make it to the end of the day. Especially when I watch a video every now and then and otherwise mainly listen to music and send messages. When I play a game or make a lot of videos, I notice that the battery runs out faster. I charge the A56 the fastest with a 45W fast charger from Samsung. The battery is completely full again within about one hour.
Jeroen
23 May 2025
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Specifications
Product
Product number | 960971 | |
Manufacturer code | SM-A566BZACEUB | |
Brand | Samsung | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
General
Mobile phone type | Smartphone | |
Recommended for use | Gaming, Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series | |
Bundle contains | No accessories | |
SAR value and category | 0.6W/kg (B) |
Update policy
Year introduced | 2025 | |
Introduction month | March | |
Operating system | Android | |
Android One | ||
Android version when introduced | Android 15 | |
Update to Android version possible | Update not possible yet | |
Latest Android version | ||
Expected number of remaining Android updates | 6 | |
Assessment remaining Android updates | Excellent | |
Expected frequency security updates | Each quarter | |
Assessment remaining security updates | Excellent | |
Expected date of last security update | February 2031 | |
Review update policy | Excellent |
Physical properties
Size mobile phone | Large | |
Height | 16,22 cm | |
Width | 7,75 cm | |
Depth | 0,74 cm | |
Weight | 197 g | |
Material | Glass, Metal | |
IP certification | IP67 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
MagSafe magnet |
Processor and memory
Speed class | Very good | |
Processor | Samsung Exynos 1580 | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Internal RAM | 8 GB | |
Memory card reader |
SIM card
SIM free | ||
Dual SIM | ||
Content SIM tray | 2 SIM card slots |
Rear cameras
Camera quality | Very good | |
Number of rear camera lenses | 3 | |
Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 50 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Video function | ||
Type of autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | |
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 30 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Flash type | Single LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/1.56 inches | |
Second rear camera | ||
Rear camera 2 lens type | Wide-angle | |
Number of megapixels second rear camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture second rear camera | 2,2 | |
Type of image stabilization second rear camera | No image stabilization | |
Autofocus second rear camera | ||
Optical zoom function second rear camera | ||
Third rear camera | ||
Rear camera 3 lens type | Macro lens | |
Fourth rear camera | ||
Fifth camera on the back |
Front cameras
Front Camera | ||
Front camera type | In screen | |
Number of megapixels front camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 2,2 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | No image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen
Screen size | 6,7 inches | |
Screen-to-body ratio | 87,4 % | |
Screen quality | Very good | |
Foldable | ||
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | |
Pixel density | 385 ppi | |
Notification LED | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Screen type | Super AMOLED | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 7 | |
HDR support | ||
Type of HDR | HDR10 |
Battery
Number of hours of video playback | 29 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 5 Ah | |
Quick charge functionality | ||
Fast charge type | Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge | |
Battery charged after 30 minutes | Between 61 and 70% | |
Charging speed | Fast | |
Power wired fast charging | 45 W | |
Wireless charging | ||
Charge other devices wirelessly | ||
Replaceable battery |
Connectivity
Internet connection options | 4G and 5G | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.4 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector | ||
Suitable for Samsung DeX |
Sensors
Home button | ||
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Placement fingerprint sensor | Under the screen | |
Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
