Overview
NeoScore
6.6
#1220 of 6245
- Design & display
- 7.1
- Performance & hardware
- 5.9
- Camera
- 6.6
- Connectivity
- 7.5
- Battery & charging
- 5.9
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyB
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityA
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceA
- ABCDE
Strengths
- 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, eSIM and dual-SIM support make its connectivity better than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The battery is worse than that of most phones from its time.
- Display
- 6.72″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
- Design
- 200 g76.3 mm165.8 mm8.4 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 7060Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 475,000Better than 60% of phones
- Battery
- 5,200 mAh30 W49 h
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 15
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Motorola Moto G56 technical sheet
The Moto G56 suits buyers looking for a balanced 5G phone with broad connectivity and strong physical protection. Its main trade-off is the battery, which sits below most phones from its time.
The configuration shown pairs 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and the storage can be expanded. Its MediaTek Dimensity 7060 reaches 475,000 points in AnTuTu v10, a typical result among phones launched around the same time. The 6.72-inch IPS LCD display combines a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits and 392 ppi. That is a balanced setup rather than a specification that leads its era. The phone resists water and dust with IP68 and IP69, while MIL-STD-810H and drop resistance up to 2 m cover impacts and falls.
Connectivity is the clearest strength: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, eSIM and two-SIM support place it better than most phones of its time. The 50 MP main camera includes optical image stabilization, and the ultrawide camera adds framing flexibility, while the overall camera offering remains typical. A 5200 mAh battery and 30 W charging are typical figures individually, but the battery overall is worse than most. With a NeoScore of 6.6, the Moto G56 is a balanced choice for buyers who prioritize connectivity and protection.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
7.1
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 392 ppi
- 8.2
- Peak Display Brightness 1,000 nits
- 8.0
- Display Features Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- 2.5
- Weight 200 g
- 6.0
- Resistance Features IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m
- 10.0
- Usable Surface 86.2 %
- 8.3
- Body Thickness 8.4 mm
- 7.2
Performance & hardware
5.9
- AnTuTu Score 475,000
- 2.4
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.6 GHz
- 6.5
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
6.6
- Sensor Size 1/1.95″
- 5.2
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.5
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Smart Connect Support, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG
- 4.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
- 8.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.9
- Battery Capacity 5,200 mAh
- 9.3
- Fast Charge Power 30 W
- 5.5
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.06
- Performance & hardware
- 5.9
- Camera
- 6.58
- Connectivity
- 7.53
- Battery & charging
- 5.87
- NeoScore rank
- #1220 / 6245
Efficiency
Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.
- Energy efficiency
- B
- Repairability
- A
- Repeated-drop resistance
- A
Survived 270 drops without defects
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Dimensity 7060
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- IMG BXM-8-256
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.6 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 475,000
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 936
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,257
- CPU Description
- Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Grey, Blue, Green
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- Body Width
- 76.3 mm
- Body Height
- 165.8 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Usable Surface
- 86.2 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Leather
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- Repairability Class
- A
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 270
Battery
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- B
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Battery Endurance
- 49 h
- Charge cycles
- 1,000
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.72″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 392 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 15
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 15
- OS Update Support
- 1 year
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Smart Connect Support, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,250 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
Technical
- Model numbers
- XT2529-2, XT2529-1
Product codes
- EAN
-
0840023292187, 0840023292156, 0840023292170, 0840023292217
+3
, 0840493603605, 0840023292316, 0840023292248 - UPC
-
840023292187, 840023292156, 840023292170, 840023292217
+3
, 840493603605, 840023292316, 840023292248 - MPN
-
PB7Y0027SE, PB7Y0029SE, PB7Y0030PL, PB7Y0033PL
+3
, PB7Y0069SE, PB7Y0043SE, PB7Y0036SE
Moto G56
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP main camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony LYT-600
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.95″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony LYT-600
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.95″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 60 fps
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
8 MP ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
32 MP selfie camera
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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