Samsung Galaxy A56: specs, price and NeoScore 8 GB / 256 GB / international / SM-A566E
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Samsung

Galaxy A56

7.1 NeoScore #1363 of 2983

8 GB / 256 GB / international / SM-A566E · Launched March 2025 · Energy class B

EAN 3043278563089

Overview

NeoScore

7.1

#1363 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

Samsung

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 / international / SM-A566E

Design & display
7.92
Performance & hardware
7.08
Camera
7.21
Connectivity
7.98
Battery & charging
5.45
NeoScore rank
#1363 / 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.

1

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
2

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
3

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
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
international
Storage
256 GB
Model codes
SM-A566E
Market codes
international

Product family

Galaxy A56
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