Definition:
The Samsung Galaxy A56, announced in March 2024 and released shortly thereafter, is a mid-range smartphone featuring robust performance capabilities, a high-resolution display, and an extensive battery life. It combines modern design elements with up-to-date technology, including 5G connectivity and advanced camera features.
Product Overview:
Network Technology:
- Supported Technologies: GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Launch Date: Announced on March 11, 2024
- Current Status: Available; released on March 15, 2024
Body Dimensions & Build:
- Dimensions: 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in)
- Weight: 213 g (7.51 oz)
- Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
- SIM Options:
- Single SIM (Nano-SIM)
- Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM)
- Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Water & Dust Resistance: IP67 (dust/water resistant up to 1m for 30 min)
Display:
- Type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Always-on display
- Size: 6.6 inches (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Brightness: 1010 nits (max brightness measured)
Platform:
- Operating System: Android 14, upgradable up to 4 major Android versions, One UI 6.1
- Chipset: Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4×2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Xclipse 530
Memory:
- Internal Storage Options:
- 128GB with 6GB RAM
- 128GB with 8GB RAM
- 256GB with 6GB RAM
- 256GB with 8GB RAM
- 256GB with 12GB RAM
- Card Slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Storage Type: UFS 3.1
Main Camera:
- Triple Cameras:
- 50 MP wide (f/1.8, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS)
- 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123˚, 1/3.06″, 1.12µm)
- 5 MP macro (f/2.4)
- Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
- Video Capabilities: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera:
- Single Camera:
- 32 MP (f/2.2, 26mm, 1/2.74″, 0.8µm)
- Video Capabilities: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Sound:
- Speakers: Stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Not available
Connectivity:
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- Radio: Not available
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features & Sensors:
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
- Additional Features: Virtual proximity sensing
Battery:
- Type: Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: 25W wired
- Battery Endurance Rating (New): 13 hours 27 minutes (active use score)
Models:
- SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560
SAR Values:
- SAR (Head): 0.68 W/kg
- SAR (Body): 1.04 W/kg
Price:
- Approximate Prices: $287.00 / €324.00 / £244.89 / ₹34,699
Tests:
- Performance:
- AnTuTu: 635,598 (v9), 726,158 (v10)
- GeekBench: 3,259 (v5), 3,350 (v6)
- 3DMark Wild Life: 3,831 (offscreen 1440p)
- Loudspeaker: -25.7 LUFS (Very good)
Colors Available:
- Iceblue
- Lilac
- Navy
- Lemon
