Samsung has officially introduced its latest A-series smartphones, including the Galaxy A26, A36, and the high-end Galaxy A56. The Galaxy A56 stands out with faster charging, a larger display, longer software support, and a significant performance boost over its predecessor.
Sleek Design and Brighter Display
The Galaxy A56 features a refined design with a redesigned camera module, a slim 7.4mm aluminum frame, and an optical in-display fingerprint sensor.
The phone boasts a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with narrower bezels. Samsung has upgraded the brightness levels, offering 1200 nits in high brightness mode and 1900 nits peak brightness. The 1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate remain the same, with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection ensuring durability.
Powerful Performance with Exynos 1580
Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A56 with the Exynos 1580 chipset, marking its first appearance in a smartphone since its unveiling in October 2024.
The octa-core processor runs at 2.9 GHz, while the AMD-based Xclipse 540 GPU enhances gaming performance. The neural processing unit (NPU) delivers 14.7 TOPS, bringing a 37% performance boost over the previous model.
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Despite earlier rumors, the A56 ships with 8 GB of RAM instead of 12 GB, with 128 GB and 256 GB storage options. Samsung also promises six years of security updates and six OS upgrades, launching with Android 15 and One UI 7.0, featuring new customizations and Circle to Search functionality.
AI-Enhanced Camera System
The Galaxy A56 retains the same camera hardware as its predecessor:
- 50MP main sensor (f/1.8, PDAF, OIS)
- 12MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2, 123˚ FOV)
- 5MP macro camera (f/2.4)
- 12MP front-facing selfie camera (f/2.2)
Samsung has integrated AI-powered enhancements, including:
✔ Context-aware image processing
✔ Improved low-light performance with noise reduction
✔ Faster burst photography
✔ Quicker lens switching (now under 430ms)
Bigger Battery with Faster Charging
For the first time in the A-series, Samsung has introduced 45W fast charging. The 5,000mAh battery can charge from 0 to 100% in just 68 minutes and reach 65% in 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy A56 Price and Color Options
The Galaxy A56 comes in Graphite Gray, Light Gray, Olive, and Pink color options. The starting price is $499.
Samsung Galaxy A56 Full Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz & 3×2.6 GHz & 4×1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 |
| OS | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.7″ Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB (No card slot) |
| Main Camera | 50 MP (f/1.8, wide, PDAF, OIS), 12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide), 5 MP (f/2.4, macro) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-display |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 45W wired charging |
| Price | $499 |
