Hotwav A56: specifications and verdict 3 GB / 128 GB / global
A56 A56 A56 A56 1/4
  • Black
  • White
  • Green
  • 3 colours
Hotwav

A56

4.2 NeoScore #1004 of 1029

3 GB / 128 GB / global · Launched May 2026 · Energy class D

Overview

NeoScore

4.2

#1004 of 1029

Design & display
4.9
Performance & hardware
3.3
Camera
2.8
Connectivity
6.2
Battery & charging
4.7

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyD
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityB
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceB
ABCDE

Strengths

  • 120 Hz display with curved glass
  • 5,160 mAh battery with 18 W charging
  • Up to 128 GB of expandable storage

Weak points

  • 3 GB of RAM leaves limited multitasking headroom
  • The 13 Mpx main camera lacks optical image stabilization
  • Fast charging is limited to 18 W
Display
6.75 inIPS LCD720 × 1,600 px120 Hz
Design
225 g78 mm168 mm8.5 mm
Performance
ASR ASR8662Octa-Core3 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
235,000Better than 5% of phones
Battery
5,160 mAh18 W
Cameras
13 Mpxselfie 5 Mpx

Hotwav

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
ASR ASR8662
Processor Process Size
22 nm
Graphics GPU
ARM G310 (819 MHz)
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
1.75 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
235,000
CPU Description
2x1.75 GHz Cortex-A76 plus 6x1.5 GHz Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
3 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
D
Battery Capacity
5,160 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Charge cycles
800

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Green
Body Thickness
8.5 mm
Body Width
78 mm
Body Height
168 mm
Weight
225 g
Usable Surface
83 %
Body Materials
Metal
Resistance Features
IP44
Drop Resistance Class
B
Repairability Class
B
Drop Test Count
180

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
420 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.75 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
260 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensor

Sensor Features
Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

OS Update Support
6 years
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

4.22 /10

Selected variant

3 GB / 128 GB / global

Design & display
4.87
Performance & hardware
3.33
Camera
2.82
Connectivity
6.23
Battery & charging
4.7
NeoScore rank
#1004 / 1029

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
D
Repairability
B
Repeated-drop resistance
B

Survived 180 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

Evidence-based overview

A56 technical sheet

The Hotwav A56 uses a 6.75-inch IPS LCD with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Its documented display features include a 120 Hz refresh rate, curved glass, capacitive touch and multi-touch. Resolution is 720 × 1,600 pixels, with 260 ppi and peak brightness of 420 nits. Those figures give prospective buyers a clear basis for deciding whether the panel suits their use.

Its hardware consists of the ASR ASR8662, an octa-core CPU, 3 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, with expandable storage supported. The supplied record lists 235,000 in AnTuTu v10; this is documented data, not a NeoTeo test. The non-removable Li-Ion battery has a 5,160 mAh capacity, supports 18 W charging and is rated for 800 charge cycles. Capacity alone does not establish real-world endurance.

The rear camera has 13 Mpx, autofocus, HDR and a single LED flash, while the front camera has 5 Mpx. Optical image stabilization is not provided for the main camera. Connectivity includes dual Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack, GPS and Google Services. OS update support is listed at 6 years. At 225 g, with IP44 resistance and black, white or green body colors, the phone is best assessed by users who value broad connectivity and long documented software support over higher-end camera hardware.

Highlights

  • 1120 Hz display with curved glass
  • 25,160 mAh battery with 18 W charging
  • 3Up to 128 GB of expandable storage
  • 46 years of OS update support

Things to consider

  • 13 GB of RAM leaves limited multitasking headroom
  • 2The 13 Mpx main camera lacks optical image stabilization
  • 3Fast charging is limited to 18 W
  • 4The display has modest figures of 420 nits and 260 ppi

A56

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash Type
LED
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

Front Camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
04
A56
A56
A56
A56

Variant details

Memory
3 GB
Markets
global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
global

Product family

A56
Google

Follow NeoTeo on Google to see more of our stories

Add as a preferred source on Google