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Awesome Intelligence

Shoot awesome selfie videos

Larger display for immersive gameplay1

Powerful Battery

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 Lightgray, Awesome Olive and Awesome Pink.2

Awesome Intelligence

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.3

Turn photos into masterpieces

Object Eraser removes unwanted distractions in the background will be recognized, removed and filled in to make a flawless photo.4

Filters just for you

Create your own filter or add a retro film effect to photos and videos.5

Highlight reels made easy

Create quality video effortlessly.6

Get a photo with everyone smiling

Select people's best faces in Motion Photos to create the perfect group pic.7

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.8

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.9

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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.10

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.11

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.12

Display for immersive gameplay

Fully immerse in your favourite entertainment with a large 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The 1,200 nits Vision Booster adds clarity for an awesome viewing experience, in any lighting.13

Powerful Battery

With a 5,000 mAh (typical) battery, you can enjoy movie marathons on your Galaxy A56 5G.14

Strong functionality

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 protected from dust and splashes. 15

Up-to-date security

OS Upgrade Support

Galaxy A56 5G supports future OS upgrades and security updates to keep it running smoothly.16

Keep your password secure with Knox Vault

Keep your private information safe and sound with EAL5+ certified Knox Vault.17

Samsung Galaxy Experience18

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All new One UI 7

With a new intuitive look and upgraded usability, One UI 7 makes Galaxy A56 5G easy to use.19

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Share files in the moment

Use Quick Share to effortlessly send files between devices within or outside of the Galaxy, including iOS and PCs.20

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Switch effortlessly from iOS

Switching from iOS is so easy! Thanks to Smart Switch, you can transfer your photos, videos, contacts and apps effortlessly.21

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Stay Secure, Stay Stylish

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Galaxy A56 5G supports 5G connectivity. However, the availability of 5G network may vary depending on the country, region or carrier.

  • The bezel has been slimmed down to make the display size of Galaxy A56 5G 6.7 inches, which is larger than the 6.6-inch display of Galaxy A55 5G. Plus, the thickness has been reduced to make Galaxy A56 5G easy to grip in one hand.

  • Galaxy A56 5G supports intelligent features such as Circle to Search, Object Eraser, Filters, Auto Trim and Best Face.

  • Galaxy A56 5G features a larger 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 1,200 nits brightness and an enhanced processor, compared to Galaxy A55 5G, which has a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 1,000 nits brightness.

  • Galaxy A56 5G has an IP67 rating, which means it has protection against water exposure and dust. See feature section for more details.

  • When you buy your smartphone on Samsung.com, you have easy access to authentic devices and Samsung services. You'll also stay informed about benefits and events happening on Samsung.com, while enjoying quick shipping and customer service, all handled by Samsung. Any issues or questions you have will be addressed directly by us, so you can have the best experience from purchase to servicing.23

Specifications

  • Processor

    2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz

  • Weight (g)

    198

  • CPU Speed

    2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz

  • CPU Type

    Octa-Core

  • Screen Size (Main Display)

    170.1mm (6.7")

  • Resolution (Main Display)

    1080 x 2340 (FHD+)

  • Technology (Main Display)

    Super AMOLED

  • Colour Depth (Main Display)

    16M

  • Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)

    120 Hz

  • Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

    50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP

  • Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

    F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4

  • Rear Camera - Auto Focus

    Yes

  • Rear Camera - OIS

    Yes

  • Rear Camera Zoom

    Digital Zoom up to 10x

  • Front Camera - Resolution

    12.0 MP

  • Front Camera - F Number

    F2.2

  • Front Camera - Auto Focus

    No

  • Front Camera - OIS

    No

  • Rear Camera - Flash

    Yes

  • Front Camera - Flash

    No

  • Video Recording Resolution

    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

  • Slow Motion

    240fps @HD

  • Memory_(GB)

    8

  • Storage (GB)

    128

  • Available Storage (GB)

    106.4

  • SIM size

    Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM

  • 2G GSM

    GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

  • 3G UMTS

    B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

  • 4G FDD LTE

    B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B12(700), B13(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3), B71(600)

  • 4G TDD LTE

    B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)

  • 5G FDD Sub6

    N2(1900), N5(850), N66(AWS-3), N71(600)

  • 5G TDD Sub6

    N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)

  • USB Interface

    USB Type-C

  • USB Version

    USB 2.0

  • Location Technology

    GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo

  • Earjack

    USB Type-C

  • MHL

    No

  • Wi-Fi

    802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM

  • Wi-Fi Direct

    Yes

  • Bluetooth Version

    Bluetooth v5.3

  • NFC

    Yes

  • PC Sync.

    Smart Switch (PC version)

  • Android

  • Form Factor

    Touch Bar

  • Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

  • Dimensions (HxWxD, mm)

    162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4

  • Weight (g)

    198

  • Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)

    5000

  • Removable

    No

  • Stereo Support

    Yes

  • Video Playing Format

    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

  • Video Playing Resolution

    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @60fps

  • Audio Playing Format

    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

  • Gear Support

    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

  • Samsung DeX Support

    No

  • Bluetooth® Hearing Aid Support

    Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)

  • SmartThings Support

    Yes

  • Mobile TV

    No

  • Security Update Period (Valid until)

    31 March 2032

SAR Information

User manual & downloads

Safety Guide

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Aug 04. 2025

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Aug 04. 2025

ENGLISH(North America)

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User Manual (15 OS)

ver 1.0 | 7.87 MB

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FRENCH(North America)

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    [Circle to Search with Google]

    Search anything on your screen and get information faster with AI Overview. Just circle an object—whether it's an image, music, video, or text—, to instantly retrieve relevant results.

    [Object Eraser]

    Remove unwanted objects from your photos. The background is automatically filled in to seamlessly erase selected objects.

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    Receive AI-Generated recommendations to improve your photos and videos by adjusting aspect like colors, brightness and make the most suitable editing effects.

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