Samsung Galaxy A56: Is This the Ultimate Mid-Ranger?
Released on March 10, 2025, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is making waves with its 1900 nits display, Exynos 1580 chipset, and a promise of 6 major Android upgrades. Here is everything you need to know.
50MP Camera
Triple setup with OIS and 4K video recording capabilities.
5000mAh
45W wired charging hitting 65% in just 30 minutes.
IP67 Rated
Dust and water resistant up to 1m for 30 minutes.
Full Technical Specifications
| Launch | Announced March 02, 2025. Released March 10, 2025. |
|---|---|
| Body | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm | 198g | Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Front & Back) | Aluminum Frame |
| Display | 6.7″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak). 1080 x 2340 pixels. |
| Platform | Android 15 (One UI 7). Exynos 1580 (4 nm) Chipset. Octa-core CPU. Xclipse 540 GPU. |
| Memory | Up to 256GB storage / 12GB RAM. UFS 3.1 (No card slot). |
| Main Camera | 50 MP (wide) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 5 MP (macro). 4K@30fps video. |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP (wide). 4K@30fps with 10-bit HDR. |
| Sound | Stereo speakers. No 3.5mm jack. |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC Support, USB Type-C 2.0. |
| Features | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass. |
| Battery | 5000 mAh. 45W Charging (100% in 68 min). 2000 cycle endurance. |
| Pricing | Starting at $499.99 / €278.00 / ₹40,999 |
Performance & Benchmarks
The Samsung Galaxy A56 isn’t just about looks. It delivers solid performance numbers:
- AnTuTu (v10): 908,689
- GeekBench (v6): 3,899
- 3DMark: 1,332 (Wild Life Extreme)
With an Active use score of 12:08h, it is built to last through your longest days. It also features an impressive “Class A” free-fall rating (270 falls), making it one of the most durable phones in its category.
The Galaxy A56 was really good — the display is bright and smooth, the battery easily lasts a full day, and performance feels snappy for everyday use. The camera does a solid job too, making it a reliable mid-range phone that feels worth the price.