Samsung Galaxy A56 Review
Exynos 1580 · 6.7″ AMOLED · IP67
Specdex verdict The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a competent mid-range pick when the price is right — see our cheaper-and-better alternatives below for context.
Samsung's 2025 mid-ranger doubles down on longevity. 6 years of updates, IP67, 5000 mAh — sub-$500 phone you can keep until 2031.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Samsung Galaxy A56 versus its closest rivals
- +6 years of OS updates at $499
- +IP67 + Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- +Generous battery
- −Exynos 1580 trails Snapdragon-A peers
- −No Galaxy AI Gen 2 features
- −Plastic frame
Who's the Samsung Galaxy A56 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.
Battery sub-score of 90 puts this near the top of its category — full-day use without anxiety.
Camera scores 84 — competent across most scenarios but watch our spec deltas vs the camera-flagships above.
Mid-tier pricing at $499 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
Configurations
Available options for the Samsung Galaxy A56.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Samsung Galaxy A56.
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 12 MP UW + 5 MP macro |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS | One UI 7 |
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