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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Specifications

General

Specification Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Product NameSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
ModelSM-A566E/DS
Product TypeSmartphone
Launch Date in India2 March 2025
Operating System at LaunchAndroid 15
User Interface at LaunchOne UI 7
Country of OriginIndia
Form FactorTouchscreen bar
Dimensions162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm
Weight198 g
Colours in IndiaAwesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, Awesome Light gray, Awesome Pink
Water/Dust ResistanceIP67
Front/Rear ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
FrameMetal
SecuritySamsung Knox Vault, fingerprint sensor

Display

Specification Details
Display TypeSuper AMOLED
Display Size6.7 inches / 17.01 cm
Display Resolution1080 × 2340 pixels
Aspect RatioApproximately 19.5:9
Refresh RateUp to 120 Hz
Colour Depth16 million colours
Maximum BrightnessUp to 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode
Display ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Front CameraPunch-hole
Vision BoosterYes
HDRSupported

Processor

SpecificationDetails
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1580
CPUOcta-core
CPU Configuration1 × Cortex-A720 + 3 × Cortex-A720 + 4 × Cortex-A520
Maximum Clock SpeedUp to 2.9 GHz
GPUXclipse 540
Manufacturing Process4 nm
CoolingEnlarged vapour chamber
AI ProcessingIntegrated NPU

Memory & Storage

Specification Details
RAM Options in India8 GB / 12 GB
Storage Options in India128 GB / 256 GB
Configurations8 GB + 128 GB; 8 GB + 256 GB; 12 GB + 256 GB
Memory TechnologyLPDDR5
Storage TechnologyUFS 3.1
Expandable StorageNo
Available Storage on 256 GB ModelApproximately 234.4 GB

Rear Camera System

Camera Specification
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Aperturef/1.8
Main Camera FocusAuto Focus
Main Camera StabilisationOIS
Ultra-Wide Camera12 MP
Ultra-Wide Aperturef/2.2
Macro Camera5 MP
Macro Aperturef/2.4
Rear FlashLED flash
Digital ZoomUp to 10×
HDRSupported
Camera ModesSamsung camera software with AI-assisted features

Front Camera

Specification Details
Resolution12 MP
Aperturef/2.2
AutofocusNo
OISNo
FlashNo
HDRSupported
Video RecordingUp to 4K at 30fps

Video Recording

Specification Details
Maximum Rear Video Resolution4K UHD
Maximum Rear Video Frame Rate30fps
Maximum Front Video Resolution4K UHD
Maximum Front Video Frame Rate30fps
Slow MotionUp to 240fps at HD
Maximum Playback Resolution4K UHD at 60fps
Video StabilisationSupported

Battery & Charging

Specification Details
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh typical
Rated/Minimum Capacity4,905 mAh
Battery TypeNon-removable
Wired Charging45W
Charging StandardSuper Fast Charging 2.0
Wireless ChargingNo
Video PlaybackUp to 29 hours
Charger in BoxNo

Mobile Network & SIM

Specification Details
SIMDual SIM
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIM
SIM ConfigurationSIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
2GGSM
3GWCDMA
4GLTE FDD / LTE TDD
5GSub-6 GHz
5G mmWaveNo
5G FDD Bandsn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66
5G TDD Bandsn38, n40, n41, n77, n78

4G LTE Bands

Type Supported Bands
LTE FDDB1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66
LTE TDDB38, B40, B41

Connectivity

Specification Details
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Bands2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi FeaturesHE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi DirectYes
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
USBUSB Type-C
USB StandardUSB 2.0
NFCYes
GPSYes
GLONASSYes
BeiDouYes
GalileoYes
QZSSYes
3.5 mm Headphone JackNo
MHLNo

Audio

Specification Details
Speaker SystemStereo speakers
Stereo SupportYes
3.5 mm Headphone JackNo
Wired AudioUSB Type-C
Bluetooth AudioSupported
Hearing Aid SupportAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)

Sensors

Sensor Availability
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeYes
Geomagnetic SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
Virtual Proximity SensorYes
Fingerprint SensorYes

Software & Security

Specification Details
Launch OSAndroid 15
Launch UIOne UI 7
Current Upgrade PolicyUp to 6 generations of Android OS upgrades
Security UpdatesUp to 6 years
Security Support Listed by Samsung IndiaUntil 31 March 2032
Security PlatformSamsung Knox Vault
Knox Vault CertificationEAL5+
Samsung DeXNo
SmartThingsSupported
Quick ShareSupported
AI FeaturesAwesome Intelligence

Durability

Specification Details
Water/Dust RatingIP67
Front GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Rear GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
FrameMetal
Laboratory Water ResistanceUp to 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes

Dimensions & Weight

Specification Details
Height162.2 mm
Width77.5 mm
Thickness7.4 mm
Weight198 g

India Price & Configurations

RAM Storage Official Samsung India Price
8 GB128 GB₹34,999
8 GB256 GB₹38,999
12 GB256 GB₹44,499

In-Box Contents

Item Included
Galaxy A56 5GYes
USB Type-C CableYes
SIM Ejection PinYes
Wall ChargerNo
45W Power AdapterSold separately

Key Specification Notes

  • Processor: Exynos 1580
  • GPU: Xclipse 540
  • Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED
  • RAM: Up to 12GB
  • Storage: Up to 256GB
  • Main Camera: 50MP with OIS
  • Battery: 5,000mAh
  • Charging: 45W wired
  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3
  • Durability: IP67 with Gorilla Glass Victus+
  • Software: Android 15 / One UI 7 at launch
  • Software Support: Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates
  • DeX: Not supported
  • Expandable Storage: Not supported
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