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Samsung Galaxy A56

Name: Samsung Galaxy A56 8 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A566B
Brand: Samsung
SKU: neoteo-device-53040

7.1 NeoScore #783 of 6245

Launched March 2025 · Energy class B

Overview

NeoScore

7.1

#783 of 6245

Design & display: 7.9
Performance & hardware: 6.6
Camera: 7.5
Connectivity: 8.0
Battery & charging: 5.9

Efficiency

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

Strengths

A 7.4 mm body ranks among the thinnest of its time.
Connectivity is better than most: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E and eSIM.
The 50 MP main camera includes optical image stabilization.

Weak points

The 5000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time.

Display: 6.7″Super 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 33% 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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Samsung Galaxy A56 technical sheet

The Samsung Galaxy A56 suits buyers seeking a well-rounded phone with a strong display, broad connectivity and optical stabilization on its main camera. Its main trade-off is the 5000 mAh battery, which has less capacity than most phones of its time.

The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display reaches 1900 nits and combines 120 Hz, HDR10+ and Gorilla Glass Victus+. At 7.4 mm thick, the body is among the thinnest of its time, while IP67 protection resists dust and water. The 50 MP main camera has optical image stabilization, and the 12 MP ultrawide camera provides a wider view. Video recording includes 4K, and a 5 MP macro camera adds a close-up option.

The Samsung Exynos 1580, 8 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage place performance at a typical level for its time. This version has 128 GB and no expandable storage. Connectivity is better than most phones of its time, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, eSIM and Bluetooth 5.3. Android 15 and six years of updates support a long ownership period. With a NeoScore of 7.1, the Galaxy A56 is better than most phones of its time. Its price is in line with the rest, making it fairly priced for what it is.

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.

7.12 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A566B

Design & display

7.9

Display Technology Super AMOLED: 8.7
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz: 9.0
Display Pixel Density 385 ppi: 8.0
Peak Display Brightness 1,900 nits: 9.7
Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless: 4.0
Weight 198 g: 6.2
Resistance Features IP67: 7.0
Usable Surface 87.7 %: 8.8
Body Thickness 7.4 mm: 9.2

Performance & hardware

6.6

AnTuTu Score 1,257,856: 4.8
RAM Capacity 12 GB: 7.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1: 7.5
Processor Process Size 4 nm: 8.5
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB: 5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.9 GHz: 7.7
RAM Type LPDDR4X: 5.0

Camera

7.5

Sensor Size 1/1.56″: 7.0
Aperture f/1.8: 8.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes: 10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx: 8.0
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: 8.0

Connectivity

8.0

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: 4.5
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: 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), Wi-Fi 6E: 8.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3: 8.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS: 9.5
SIM Configurations Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby: 10.0

Battery & charging

5.9

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh: 8.9
Fast Charge Power 45 W: 7.0
Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator: 0.0

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Design & display: 7.92
Performance & hardware: 6.58
Camera: 7.5
Connectivity: 7.98
Battery & charging: 5.87

NeoScore rank: #783 / 6245

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

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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

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
Waterproof Depth: 1 m
Drop Resistance Class: A
Repairability Class: C
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No
Drop Test Count: 270

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

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
Display Technology: Super AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness: 1,900 nits
Display Diagonal: 6.7″
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
Max. download speed: 5,100 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 1,280 Mbps

Audio

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

Technical

Launch price: 445 €
Model numbers: SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S

Product codes

EAN: 8806095982878, 8806097293323, 8806095983004, 8806095982601

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MPN: SM-A566BZKAEEB, SM-A566BZKAEEE, SM-A566BLIAEUB, SM-A566BZAAEUB

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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: 1/1.56″
Pixel Size: 1 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Sensor

Sensor Model: Sony IMX906
Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI 2
Sensor Size: 1/1.56″
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 LED

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: Global
Storage: 128 GB
Model codes: SM-A566B
Market codes: Global

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