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100GB

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Unlimited

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB Graphite
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Graphite, 256GB

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Overview

The Galaxy A56 5G helps you create flawless photos. Object Eraser detects and removes unwanted distractions in the background. And you can select people's best faces in Motion Photos for perfect group pics.
Samsung Galaxy A56 device display Samsung Gallaxy A56 device display
  • Awesome triple
    camera
  • Significant
    storage
  • Long-lasting
    battery

Awesome Intelligence
is for everyone

Google Circle Search used on dubai chocolate

Circle it, find it.
Hear it, find it.

Get quick info about anything onscreen just by circling a video, image, or text using Circle to Search. It's never been so easy to discover more about your favourite things. 1

Effortlessly remove
unwanted objects

Object Eraser 2,3 intelligently suggests which elements to remove from your photos, making clean-up easy.

3 people having a selfie choosing filters

Enhance photos to stand out on your socials

Discover new ways to personalise your shots with Create Filter. 3 With filters that analyse photos from your gallery to create custom effects, you can make your shots truly unique.

Pie with a fork with edit suggestion

Intelligent visual editing

Edit Suggestion analyses your photos and recommends the most appropriate editing effect.

auto trim selecting images

Extract your video highlights

Auto Trim 4 reduces edit time, by automatically extracting key sections from multiple videos, giving you short snappy content in a flash.

group of people taking a selfies with best face available selections

Group shots just got easier

Best Face analyses each person's face in real-time and suggests the most flattering angle, so all your group selfies are shareworthy.

Capture it all perfectly

Camera lenses with city lights in the background Camera lenses with city lights in the background

12MP

Front Camera

50MP

Main Camera

12MP

Ultra Wide

5MP

Macro Camera

Woman smiling in camera night mode

Better clarity in low-light

Experience remarkable low-noise photos, selfies, and videos in low-light with Enhanced Nightography. 3

Two people smiling in camera selfie

Crisp and colourful selfie video

Record vibrant, true-to-life videos in stunning 10-bit HDR.

256 storage

Storage for all your apps, photos, and files

You will not have to concern yourself with removing photos and videos to create additional space, as you can store up to 256GB of content locally. 5

Fit more fun on the
big screen

Display showcasing tower adventures gaming featuring eye care display Display showcasing tower adventures gaming featuring eye care display

*Galaxy A56 5G (SM-A366)'s display received Eye Care Certification by SGS based on its ability to reduce the harmful effects of blue light.

A vibrant display that showcases all your favourite content

The spacious 6.7" Super AMOLED Infinity-O display 6 delivers on vivid colour and detail thanks to its 1200nits brightness & FHD+ resolution. 7 Plus, with a 120Hz refresh rate, everything you do feels responsive too.

5,000mAh battery display over a city

Optimised to let you scroll &
stream for longer

The impressive 5,000mAh (typical) battery 8,9 means forgetting your charger isn't the end of the world, while 45W Super Fast Charging 10 ensures you're ready to go quickly when you eventually run out.

Slimmer, lighter,
stronger

Device displayed from both sides with available 4 colours in a background of water drops

As tough as it is beautiful

With a durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ 11 display, you won't have to worry about drops.

Safe from the elements

The IP67 rating 12 means the screen and hardware are protected against splashes and dust intrusion.

Seamless user
experience

One UI 17 widgets

All new One UI 7

An all-you interface, with direct access to your Now Brief and Now Bar without unlocking your phone. 13

Reasons to
love Galaxy

Quick Share

Wirelessly transfer your footage between devices. 14

Secured by Knox

Stay connected, protected, and productive with defence-grade security. 15,16

Smart Switch

Transfer data from your old phone to a new Galaxy device in 3 easy steps. 17

Samsung Wallet

Your safe, fast-access, worry-free app for essentials including Samsung Pay. 18

Everyday wellness

Monitor and enhance your wellbeing, and keep track of your fitness progress with Samsung Health. 19

Galaxy A Series Features

Galaxy A55 5G, A53 5G and A56 5G models all have:
Long Lasting Battery
5,000mAh8,9
Memory
8GB
Water & Dust
Protection
IP6712
Clear Bright Display
FHD+
Super AMOLED
Fast Connectivity
5G &
Wi-Fi 620

What's
new?

  1. Galaxy A55 5G

  2. Galaxy A36 5G

  3. Galaxy A56 5G

Options21,22

128GB | 256GB + MicroSD23

256GB

256GB5

Main Camera

50MP
50MP - Improved lens

Super Fast Charging

25W10
45W10

Processor

Exynos 1480
Snapdragon 6 Gen3
Exynos 1580

Display Size

6.6"
6.7"6

Weight

213g
195g
198g

1. Circle to Search is a trademark of Google LLC. Sequences shortened and simulated. Results for illustrative purposes only. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Results may vary depending on visual or audio matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off.
2. Results may vary based on the images and the object you're trying to remove.
3. Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions, including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.
4. Maximum length per clip is 90 minutes. Maximum length of combined clips to be edited is 180 minutes. Maximum number of clipstobe edited per video project is 60 clips. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
5. Memory/storage options and availability may vary by country, region or carrier. Available memory/storage capacity is subject to preloaded software.
6. Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.
7. 1,200 nits at HBM (High Brightness Mode).
8. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,905 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
9. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2025.01.16-2025.01.27 in UK with pre-release versions of SM-A566 5G under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave Network.
10. Fast charger sold separately.
11. Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ is applied to the front and rear of the device.
12. IP67 rating based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of the device is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.
13. Available functions may vary depending on the device, country, region, carrier or the version of One UI.
14. Requires Galaxy smartphone or tablet with One UI 2.1 or above.
15. Security features or hardware/software architecture of Samsung Knox Vault on Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones may differ from those on Samsung Galaxy flagship devices including S series, Z series, S FE series smartphones and Tab S series tablets launched from 2021 onwards.
16. Availability of Samsung Knox Vault may vary depending on the device model.
17. Wired transfers require at least Android™ 4.3. If you do not have the required USB cable/connector for a wired transfer to Galaxy, you can also use wireless transfer options. iOS 5 or older Android OS must use wireless transfer options. Open Smart Switch Mobile in "Settings" on your new Galaxy phone or download Smart Switch Mobile app from Galaxy Store. Data and content available for transfer may vary by OS. The data of the Galaxy device is backed up and restored to the storage device. Use PC backup through Smart Switch PC or SD card backup function of Smart Switch Mobile.
18. Available with participating networks, banks and merchants on selected devices, on NFC terminals.
19. Some content may incur additional charges. Samsung Account log in is required for Samsung Health.
20. Requires optimal 5G connection. 5G network availability and actual speed may vary depending on country, region, network provider and user environment.
21. Colour availability may vary by country, region or carrier.
22. User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system & software used to operate the device features.
23. MicroSD card sold separately.

FULL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Connectivity

    • Dual SIM (with eSIM)

  • Display & User Interface

  • Camera Features

  • Technical

    • 162.2x77.5x7.4mm

    • 197g

    • 6.7 inch

    • 5000 mAh

  • Standard Features

  • Memory

    • 256GB

    • No

    • 256GB

    • No

  • Phone Type