Galaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A56 5G offers a premium glass-metal mid-range build and long software support, but midrange performance and missing extras leave it mixed versus rivals.

Best For

One UI mid-range longevity

Value

Mixed

Biggest Strength

Premium glass-metal build

Biggest Weakness

No wireless charging

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Premium glass-and-aluminium build with IP67 and a bright 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED.

Samsung promises up to 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates on this mid-ranger.

5,000 mAh battery and 45W wired charging cover a full day for most.

Exynos 1580 is fine for daily use but lags stronger mid-range rivals in gaming.

No wireless charging, no microSD, and a weak macro/secondary camera set vs peers.

Quick Facts

Brand

Samsung

Release Date

Mar 27, 2025

Price Range

$699 to $799 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Premium glass-metal build

Bright 6.7-inch AMOLED

Six years of OS updates

Strong everyday battery life

Faster 45W wired charging

Slim IP67 durable body

Cons

No wireless charging

Weak secondary cameras

Midrange chip lags rivals

Steep at launch pricing

No microSD expansion

Limited Galaxy AI features

What Owners Say

The Good

Battery life feels stronger than older Galaxy phones when used with fast charging.

Owners who got discount deals call the A56 a solid everyday Samsung handset.

The Bad

Some owners report a faint speaker crackle during calls that repair centres dismiss.

AU buyers miss microSD and note the A56 is only a mild step up from the A55.

Complaints include freezes, fingerprint failures, and software complexity for some users.

Detailed Summary

Display size	6.7 inch
Panel	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Brightness	1200 nits Vision Booster (HBM); up to 1900 nits peak HDR per reviewers
SoC	Exynos 1580
CPU	Octa-Core (2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz)
GPU	Xclipse 540
RAM	8 GB
Storage	128GB or 256GB
Rear system	50MP + 12MP + 5MP
Main	50 MP
Front camera	12 MP
Video	UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Battery capacity	5000 mAh
Video playback	Up to 29 hours
Wired fast charge	45 W
Dimensions	162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight	198 g
IP rating	IP67
Build	Aluminium frame; Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
OS	Android with One UI 7 (ships Android 15)
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Connectivity	5G Sub6, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C