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Samsung Galaxy A56 17 cm (6.7") Dual SIM Android 15 5G USB Type-C 8 GB 256 GB 5000 mAh Light grey
3576205 SM-A566BZACEUB
8806095982595
2026-07-29
Fresh new look
Introducing the Galaxy A56 5G. With 7.4 mm thickness and 198 g weight, Galaxy A56 5G has a good grip. The enhanced cameras are grouped to match the new linear design. Galaxy A56 5G has four colour options to choose from — Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive and Awesome Pink.
Circle it, Find it
Circle to Search with Google is available on Galaxy A56 5G. Just circle, highlight or tap an object or text onscreen to get Google Search results.
Turn photos into masterpieces
Object Eraser removes unwanted distractions in the background will be recognised, removed and filled in to make a flawless photo.
Filters just for you
Create your own filter or add a retro film effect to photos and videos.
Highlight reels made easy
Create quality video effortlessly.
Get a photo with everyone smiling
Select people's best faces in Motion Photos to create the perfect group pic.
Capture memories in great detail
Get excellent photos and videos with the upgraded 50 MP camera on Galaxy A56 5G. It identifies the sky, skin, face, hair and grass and enhances the image quality for you instantly.
Shoot awesome selfie videos
Take amazing videos of your adventures and everyday life in Super HDR. The front camera of Galaxy A56 5G is enhanced to get optimal colours and contrast for high res selfie videos.
Film the lively night
The cameras on the new Galaxy A56 5G are now more advanced than before, absorbing more light for low noise, high-resolution Nightography.
Snap awesome selfies
Now, your selfies are shareable just the way they are. The improved 12 MP front camera on Galaxy A56 5G captures blur-free, vibrant photos.
Play to win with next-gen AP
Experience the powerful performance of the upgraded Octa-core processor. Plus, with a boosted cooling system and storage up to 256 GB, you can multitask, stream and play games more seamlessly than ever.
Display for immersive gameplay
Fully immerse in your favorite entertainment with a large 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The 1,200-nit Vision Booster adds clarity for an awesome viewing experience, in any lighting.
Long battery life for all-day watching
With a long-lasting 5,000 mAh (typical) battery, you can enjoy movie marathons for up to 29 hours without having to charge your Galaxy A56 5G.
Strong durability
The solid metal frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ keep the Awesome design of Galaxy A56 5G looking great. Plus, with IP67 protection, the new Galaxy A series is safe from dirt and splashes.
Built to last with 6x OS upgrades
Galaxy A56 5G supports up to 6 generations of OS upgrades and up to 6 years of security updates to keep it running as good as new.
Keep your password secure with Knox Vault
Keep your private information safe and sound with EAL5+ certified Knox Vault.
All new One UI 7
With a new intuitive look and upgraded usability, One UI 7 makes Galaxy A56 5G easy to use.
Share files in the moment
Use Quick Share to effortlessly send files between devices within or outside of the Galaxy, including iOS and PCs.
Switch effortlessly from iOS
Switching from iOS is so easy! Thanks to Smart Switch, you can transfer your photos, videos, contacts and apps effortlessly.
Display | |
| Display diagonal | 17 cm (6.7") |
| Display resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Display brightness | 1200 cd/m² |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Display glass type | Gorilla Glass |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Brand specific technologies | Always-on display |
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
Processor | |
| Processor model | 1580 |
| Processor frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor family | Samsung Exynos |
| Processor boost frequency | 2.9 GHz |
Camera | |
| Flash type | LED |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
| Digital zoom | 10x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1920x1080@30fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@30fps |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 50 MP |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Rear camera pixel size | 1 µm |
| Second rear camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 84° |
| Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 123° |
| Rear camera sensor size | 1/1.56" |
| Second rear camera sensor size | 1/3.0" |
| Front camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle | 81° |
| Front camera sensor size | 1/3.2" |
| Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric) | 50 MP |
| Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 78° |
| Third rear camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Third rear camera sensor size | 1/5.0" |
| Image stabilizer type | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Panorama | Yes |
| Portrait mode | Yes |
| Macro photography | Yes |
| Camera image formats supported | DNG, HEIF, JPEG |
| Slow motion mode | Yes |
| Slow motion rate | 240fps @HD |
Storage | |
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
| Internal storage capacity | 256 GB |
| User memory | 234.4 GB |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB |
Network | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
| 4G bands supported | 700, 850, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2500, 2600, 900, 2300, 800, 1500 |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| 3G bands supported | 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| 5G bands supported | 700, 850, 1800, 2100, 2600, 3500, 800, 900, 2300, 3700, 2500, 1700 |
| 4G data rate (max) | 1200 Mbit/s |
| 5G data rate (max) | 2.33 Gbit/s |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM |
| 5G standard | Sub6 TDD |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Ports & interfaces | |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| Headphone connectivity | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
Design | |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product colour | Light grey |
| Colour name | Awesome Lightgray |
Performance | |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Hearing aid compatibility | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Screen sharing | Yes |
Navigation | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
Multimedia | |
| Audio formats supported | MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, WAV, AMR, AWB, OGG, 3GA, IMY, Mid, MIDI, MXMF, OGA, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, XMF |
| Video formats supported | AVI, MKV, FLV, M4V, MP4, WEBM, 3G2, 3GP |
| Speakers | stereo |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
Software | |
| Operating system installed | Android 15 |
| Google applications | Google Play, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Chrome, YouTube, Google Drive, Google Search, Google Meet |
| Platform | Android |
| User interface (UI) | One UI 7.0 |
Battery | |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Continuous video playback time | 29 h |
| Battery recharge time | 1.8 h |
| Removable battery | No |
Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 77.5 mm |
| Depth | 7.4 mm |
| Height | 162.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g |
Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | No |
Sensors | |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
Technical details | |
| Security update term | 31 March 2032 |
Certificates | |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.61 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.051 W/kg |
Other features | |
| Compatibility | Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active |
| Repairability index | 8.4 |
Power | |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 10 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 45 W |
Endurance | |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP67 |
| Energy efficiency class | B |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
| Battery endurance per cycle | 2674 min |
| Battery endurance in cycles | 2000 |
| Repeated free fall reliability class | A |
| Repairability class | C |