Samsung Galaxy A56: Key Upgrades and Features

The Samsung Galaxy A56 introduces significant improvements, including 45W wired fast charging, previously exclusive to flagship models. The phone also boasts the Exynos 1580 chipset, a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, and a refined design.

Design and Display

At just 7.4mm thick, the Galaxy A56 is slim and comfortable to hold. The redesigned camera island eliminates protruding lenses for a cleaner aesthetic. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display features reduced bezels, 1900 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. For those interested in other display technologies, check out this article about Google Pixel's Now Playing feature.

Performance and Battery

The Exynos 1580 chipset significantly boosts performance with a 2.9 GHz CPU and enhanced GPU and NPU. The phone comes with 8GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB. The 5,000mAh battery supports 45W fast charging, reaching 65% in 30 minutes and a full charge in 68 minutes. Looking to free up storage on your phone? Consider these video storage solutions.

Camera

While the camera hardware remains similar to its predecessor, with a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro lens, AI enhancements improve low-light performance, context-aware adjustments, and continuous shooting speed. Switching between main and ultra-wide lenses is now twice as fast. For insights into other camera advancements, explore the Vivo X200 Ultra's camera partnership with Fujifilm.

Software and Support

The Galaxy A56 runs on Android 15 with One UI 7.0 and offers six years of security and OS updates. The new Circle to Search feature simplifies on-screen searches.

Pricing and Availability

Available in Graphite Gray, Light Gray, Olive, and Pink, the Galaxy A56 is priced at €479/$499 for the 128GB model and €529/£499 for the 256GB version.