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Fresh new look

Introducing the Galaxy A56 5G. With 0.74 cm 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 three color options* to choose from — Awesome Olive, Awesome Lightgray, and Awesome Graphite.1

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.2

Turn photos into masterpieces

Object Eraser removes unwanted distractions in the background will be recognized, removed and filled in to make a flawless photo.3

Filters just for you

Create your own filter or add a retro film effect to photos and videos.4

Highlight reels made easy

Create quality video effortlessly.5

Get a photo with everyone smiling

Select people's best faces in Motion Photos to create the perfect group pic.6

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.7

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 colors and contrast for high res selfie videos.8

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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.9

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.10

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.11

Display for immersive gameplay

Fully immerse in your favorite entertainment with a large 17.01 cm FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The 1200 nits Vision Booster adds clarity for an awesome viewing experience, in any lighting.12

Long battery life for all-day watching

With a long-lasting 5000 mAh (typical) battery, you can enjoy movie marathons for up to 29 hours without having to charge your Galaxy A56 5G.13

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.14

Up-to-date security16

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.

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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 17.01 cm, which is larger than the 16.83 cm 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.

  • The cameras of Galaxy A56 5G have been upgraded for better image qualities. With 12 MP Ultra Wide angle, 50 MP Wide angle and 5 MP Macro Camera on the back and 12 MP Selfie Camera on the front, capture awesome moments in high resolution.

  • Galaxy A56 5G features a larger 17.01 cm FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 1,200 nits brightness and an enhanced processor, compared to Galaxy A55 5G, which has a 16.83 cm FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 1,000 nits brightness.

  • The battery of Galaxy A56 5G is 5000 mAh (typical) and lasts up to 29 hours of video viewing time.

  • Galaxy A56 5G is waterproof with an IP67 rating, which means it can withstand water and dust.

  • Galaxy A56 5G supports up to 6 generations of OS upgrades and up to 6 years of security updates.

  • 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.

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Specifications

  • CPU Speed

    2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz

  • CPU Type

    Octa-Core

  • Weight (g)

    198

  • CPU Speed

    2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz

  • CPU Type

    Octa-Core

  • Size (Main Display)

    17.01 cm full rectangle / 16.55 cm rounded corners

  • 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)

    12

  • Storage (GB)

    256

  • Available Storage (GB)

    234.4

  • Number of SIM

    Dual-SIM

  • SIM size

    Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM

  • SIM Slot Type

    SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM

  • Infra

    2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD

  • 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), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)

  • 4G TDD LTE

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

  • 5G* FDD Sub6

    N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)

  • 5G* TDD Sub6

    N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)

  • USB Interface

    USB Type-C

  • USB Version

    USB 2.0

  • Location Technology

    GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

  • 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

  • Android

  • Form Factor

    Touchscreen Bar

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

  • Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

    162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4

  • Weight (g)

    198

  • Video Playback Time (Hours)

    Up to 29

  • 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

  • Manufactured by

    Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. having its Registered Office at: 6th Floor, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001

  • Country of Origin

    India

  • Contact us

    For All Product Related Complaints/assistance, please contact Manager, Customer Care Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., 6th Floor, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001 Email us at: support.india@samsung.com Tel (Toll Free): 1800 40 7267864 (1800 40 SAMSUNG)

  • Launch date

    March 2nd, 2025

User manual & downloads

User Manual (Android 15)

ver 1.2 | 3.07 MB

Jun 19. 2025

ENGLISH

User Manual (Android 15)

ver 1.0 | 4.95 MB

Mar 04. 2025

BENGALI

Safety Guide

ver 2.0.1 | 4.81 MB

Mar 04. 2025

ENGLISH, BENGALI

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* Network : The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.

* Battery: Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.

* User Available Memory: Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.

Measured diagonally, the screen size is 17.01 cm in the full rectangle and 16.55 cm with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

5000 mAh (typical)*

Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4905 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.