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Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB Black 5G

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Pros and cons

According to our mobile phone expert

  • 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 Black 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.

Tips for using this product

This is what you get

  • Manual
  • USB-C to USB-C cable
  • SIM needle

Key specs

Size mobile phone

Large

Camera quality

Very good

Speed class

Very good

Screen quality

Very good

Total storage capacity

256 GB

Charging speed

Fast

Year introduced

2025

Screen size

6,7 inches
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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

    • Automatic translation off Dutch

    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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    Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB Black 5G

    Specifications

    Product

    Product number

    960973

    Manufacturer code

    SM-A566BZKCEUB

    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

    Expected date of last security update

    February 2031

    Assessment remaining security updates

    Excellent

    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

    Color

    Black

    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

    Type of autofocus

    Phase detection autofocus

    Video function

    Video Recording quality

    4K @ 30 FPS

    Rear flash

    Lens type

    Standard

    Image stabilization type

    Optical Image Stabilization

    Aperture

    1,8

    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

    Battery/battery capacity

    5000 mAh

    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


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