Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 6.6 " RAM 8GB + 256GB ROM (Dual SIM), 5000mAh

Product details

    Technology    GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands    GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands    HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands    1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed    HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch    Announced    2025, March 02
Status    Available. Released 2025, March 10
Body    Dimensions    162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)
Weight    198 g (6.98 oz)
Build    Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
SIM    Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
    IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Display    Type    Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size    6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution    1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Protection    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
    Always-on display
Platform    OS    Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Chipset    Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU    Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz)
GPU    Xclipse 540
Memory    Card slot    No
Internal    128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
    UFS 3.1
Main Camera    Triple    50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features    Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video    4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera    Single    12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video    4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR
Sound    Loudspeaker    Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack    No
Comms    WLAN    Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth    5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning    GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC    Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio    No
USB    USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features    Sensors    Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
    Virtual Proximity Sensing
Circle to Search
Battery    Type    5000 mAh
Charging    45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
Misc    Colors    Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Models    SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660
SAR    1.32 W/kg (head)    
SAR EU    0.61 W/kg (head)     1.05 W/kg (body)    
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G in Kenya
The new mid-range handset from Samsung, replacing the impressive and affordable A55 Model, measures 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm and weighs 198g. Its considerably premium body is built of Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), and aluminum frame. Notably, it is durable with the IP67 dust/water resistant rating (up to 1m for 30 min) and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.

Running on Android 15, with up to 6 major Android upgrades and One UI 7, the Galaxy A56 5G is future-proof. Its efficient and robust Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor easily handles multitasking and mid-set gaming. The handset is available in three variants: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 12GB RAM, ensuring you have the proper storage and power for your needs.

The Galaxy A56 5G’s improved 50MP + 12MP + 5MP primary camera and the equally capable 12MP, f/2.2, (wide) selfie lens allow you to capture high-quality 4K videos and AI-enhanced pictures. With 5G connectivity, Circle to Search, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, and Wi-Fi Direct, the Galaxy A56 5 G is a creative powerhouse at an affordable price.

The Galaxy A56 5G’s 5,000mAh battery lasts at least 1.5 days under typical use, ensuring you stay productive throughout the day. The 45W fast charger allows quick refueling of the handset, keeping you up and running when communicating, shooting videos, gaming, browsing the internet, and consuming content. Charge 0-65% in 30 minutes and 0-100% in 68 minutes, so you can get back to what you love without long waits.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, now available in Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray colorways at Phoneplace Kenya.

Unique Selling Points
Display: A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support for vibrant visuals.
Performance: Powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM.
Camera: A triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor (OIS), 12MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro lens. The front camera is 12MP. Both front and rear cameras record 4K videos.
Battery: A 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Durability: The Vixctus+ glass protector is IP67-rated for water and dust resistance, and it minimizes scratches and breakage from accidental falls.
Software: Runs on Android 15 with One UI 7.
Battery: A robust 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging for extended usage. Recharge 0-100% in 68 minutes.
Technical Specifications and Prices in Kenya
 

Brand    Samsung
Model    Galaxy A56 5G
Body    
Size: 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)
Weight: 198g
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame.
SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Esim + Esim (max 2 at a time)
Waterproof: IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Display    
Type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Always-on display
Camera Specs    
Selfie lens:

12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR

Main Camera:

50MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56”, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
12MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06”, 1.12µm
5MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features: Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Audio Support    
Loudspeaker: Yes

3.5mm jack: No

Performance    
OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Chipset: Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz & 3×2.6 GHz & 4×1.9 GHz)
GPU: Xclipse 540
Storage Specs    
Internal Storage: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

MicroSD: not supported

Network    
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
Communication and Connectivity Support    
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio: Unspecified
USB: Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors    
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Virtual proximity sensing

Circle to Search

Battery    
 

Type: 5,000mAh