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Galaxy A56

Name: Samsung Galaxy A56 8 GB / 256 GB / china / SM-A5660
Brand: Samsung
SKU: neoteo-device-53034

7.1 NeoScore #1364 of 2983

8 GB / 256 GB / china / SM-A5660 · Launched March 2025 · Energy class B

Overview

NeoScore

7.1

#1364 of 2983

Design & display: 7.9
Performance & hardware: 7.1
Camera: 7.2
Connectivity: 8.0
Battery & charging: 5.5

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyB: ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC: ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA: ABCDE

Strengths

Weak points

Battery & charging5.5

Display: 6.7 inSuper AMOLED1,080 × 2,340 px120 Hz
Design: 198 g77.5 mm162.2 mm7.4 mm
Performance: Samsung Exynos 1580Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu: 1,257,856Better than 44% of phones
Battery: 5,000 mAh45 W44 h
Cameras: 50 Mpx · f/1.812 Mpx · f/2.25 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 12 Mpx · f/2.2
Network: 5G4G3G2G
Software: Android 15

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model: Samsung Exynos 1580
Processor Process Size: 4 nm
Graphics GPU: Xclipse 540
Storage Type: UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 2.9 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 256 GB
AnTuTu Score: 1,257,856
Geekbench 6 Single-Core: 1,353
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 3,832
CPU Description: Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A720 core at 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.9 GHz.
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 12 GB
RAM Type: LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage: No
AnTuTu version: v11
3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,332

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating: B
Battery Capacity: 5,000 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power: 45 W
Battery Features: Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
Battery Endurance: 44 h
Charge cycles: 2,000

Design

Body Colors: Pink, Olive, Green, Black, Grey
Body Thickness: 7.4 mm
Body Width: 77.5 mm
Body Height: 162.2 mm
Weight: 198 g
Usable Surface: 87.7 %
Body Materials: Glass, Metal
Resistance Features: IP67, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth: 1 m
Drop Resistance Class: A
Repairability Class: C
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No
Drop Test Count: 270

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness: 1,900 nits
Display Technology: Super AMOLED
Display Diagonal: 6.7 in
Display Horizontal Resolution: 1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 2,340 px
Display Pixel Density: 385 ppi
Display Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Display Features: Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
Integrated Projector: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Operating System: Android 15
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 15
OS Update Support: 6 years
Direct OS Updates: No
Google Services: Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies: GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 6E
Wi-Fi Features: Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features: Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM
USB Version: USB 2.0
SAR American Head: 1.32 W/kg
SAR American Body: 0.88 W/kg
SAR (EU) head: 0.61 W/kg
SAR (EU) body: 1.05 W/kg

Audio

Microphone Count: 2
Audio Features: A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos

Technical

Launch price: 445 €

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.

7.06 /10

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / china / SM-A5660

Design & display: 7.92
Performance & hardware: 7.08
Camera: 7.21
Connectivity: 7.98
Battery & charging: 5.45

NeoScore rank: #1364 / 2983

Efficiency

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

Energy efficiency: B
Repairability: C
Repeated-drop resistance: A

Survived 270 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

Galaxy A56

Camera system

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

50 MP Main Camera

Sensor Model: Sony IMX906
Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI 2
Sensor Size: 0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size: 1 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Sensor

Sensor Model: Sony IMX906
Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI 2
Sensor Size: 0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size: 1 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Video

Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS, 4K at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video: Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate: 240 fps

Lens

Aperture: f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes

Flash

Flash Type: LED
Flash LED Count: 1 LEDs

Features

Camera Features: Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, RAW Capture, LED Flash, 4K Video, Triple Camera, Continuous Shooting

12 MP Ultrawide Camera

Sensor Model: Sony Exmor
Resolution: 12 Mpx
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Aperture: f/2.2

Sensor

Sensor Model: Sony Exmor
Resolution: 12 Mpx
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm

Lens

Aperture: f/2.2

5 MP Macro Camera

Resolution: 5 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Aperture: f/2.4

Sensor

Resolution: 5 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm

Lens

Aperture: f/2.4

12 MP Front Camera

Resolution: 12 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 10-bit HDR
Aperture: f/2.2

Sensor

Resolution: 12 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS

Video

Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 10-bit HDR

Lens

Aperture: f/2.2

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Variant details

Memory: 8 GB
Markets: china
Storage: 256 GB
Model codes: SM-A5660
Market codes: china

Product family

Galaxy A56