Two Galaxy A56 5G devices forming an X shape. The one in the back is in rear view. The one in the front has Circle to Search feature onscreen. Text Awesome Intelligence and The new Galaxy A56 5G can be seen. Text Circle to Search with Google is at the bottom right. Two Galaxy A56 5G devices forming an X shape. The one in the back is in rear view. The one in the front has Circle to Search feature onscreen. Text Awesome Intelligence and The new Galaxy A56 5G can be seen. Text Circle to Search with Google is at the bottom right.

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Two Galaxy A56 5G devices turning to form an X shape with Awesome Intelligence. The one in the front is displaying a cat with a hat. The hat is circled with Circle to Search feature and Google search result appears to show similar hats. Text Circle to Search with Google appears at the bottom right. Two Galaxy A56 5G devices turning to form an X shape with Awesome Intelligence. The one in the front is displaying a cat with a hat. The hat is circled with Circle to Search feature and Google search result appears to show similar hats. Text Circle to Search with Google appears at the bottom right.

Awesome Intelligence

Galaxy A56 5G can be seen with a view of a river and tall buildings onscreen. The view changes as the sun sets and rises for 2 days with number and milliampere-hour above the smartphone. Number goes up to 29:00:00 to indicate long-lasting battery. Galaxy A56 5G can be seen with a view of a river and tall buildings onscreen. The view changes as the sun sets and rises for 2 days with number and milliampere-hour above the smartphone. Number goes up to 29:00:00 to indicate long-lasting battery.

Long battery life for all-day watching

Galaxy A56 5G comes down. Text 6x OS Upgrades is onscreen. As the smartphone touches the bottom, chipset-like design appears. Galaxy A56 5G comes down. Text 6x OS Upgrades is onscreen. As the smartphone touches the bottom, chipset-like design appears.

Built to last with 6x OS upgrades

Fresh new look

Introducing the Galaxy A56 5G. With 7.4 mm thickness and 198 g weight, Galaxy A56 5G has a good grip. The enhanced cameras are grouped to match the new linear design. Galaxy A56 5G has four colour options to choose from — Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive and Awesome Pink.1

Six Galaxy A56 5G devices. The one in the far left is in side view to indicate the slim thickness of Galaxy A56 5G. The next four devices are in the same tilted rear view with each matching color name Awesome Pink, Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray underneath. On the very right is a Galaxy A56 5G in a slightly tilted front view with an abstract graphic onscreen. Six Galaxy A56 5G devices. The one in the far left is in side view to indicate the slim thickness of Galaxy A56 5G. The next four devices are in the same tilted rear view with each matching color name Awesome Pink, Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray underneath. On the very right is a Galaxy A56 5G in a slightly tilted front view with an abstract graphic onscreen.

Awesome Intelligence

Circle it, Find it

Circle to Search with Google is available on Galaxy A56 5G. Just circle, highlight or tap an object or text onscreen to get Google Search results.2

Two Galaxy A56 5G devices forming an X shape. The one in the back is in rear view. The one in the front has Circle to Search feature onscreen. Text Awesome Intelligence can be seen. Text Circle to Search with Google can be seen. Two Galaxy A56 5G devices forming an X shape. The one in the back is in rear view. The one in the front has Circle to Search feature onscreen. Text Awesome Intelligence can be seen. Text Circle to Search with Google can be seen.

Turn photos into masterpieces

Object Eraser removes unwanted distractions in the background will be recognised, removed and filled in to make a flawless photo.3

Galaxy A56 5G with Filters feature onscreen. In the middle is three women smiling. Next to the device are the same smiling women in different filters to indicate various effects. Galaxy A56 5G with Filters feature onscreen. In the middle is three women smiling. Next to the device are the same smiling women in different filters to indicate various effects.

Highlight reels made easy

Create quality video effortlessly.4

Galaxy A56 5G placed horizontally. A square is above the screen with text Octa-Core to indicate the processor. Futuristic scene is onscreen. Galaxy A56 5G placed horizontally. A square is above the screen with text Octa-Core to indicate the processor. Futuristic scene is onscreen.

Get a photo with everyone smiling

Select people's best faces in Motion Photos to create the perfect group pic.5

On the left is GUI of Best Face feature. On the right is part of Galaxy A56 5G with Best Face feature onscreen. Each face of three people is in a box with text Select your favorite face below. On the left is GUI of Best Face feature. On the right is part of Galaxy A56 5G with Best Face feature onscreen. Each face of three people is in a box with text Select your favorite face below.

Capture memories in great detail

Get excellent photos and videos with the upgraded 50 MP camera on Galaxy A56 5G. It identifies the sky, skin, face, hair and grass and enhances the image quality for you instantly.6

Two Galaxy A56 5G devices. The one in the front is in rear view, placed slightly on top of the other. It is showing the three cameras in close up, each with matching text Ultra Wide angle 12 megapixels, Wide angle 50 megapixels, Macro Camera 5 megapixels. The one in the back is in front view, showing the front camera with matching text Selfie Camera 12 megapixels. Two Galaxy A56 5G devices. The one in the front is in rear view, placed slightly on top of the other. It is showing the three cameras in close up, each with matching text Ultra Wide angle 12 megapixels, Wide angle 50 megapixels, Macro Camera 5 megapixels. The one in the back is in front view, showing the front camera with matching text Selfie Camera 12 megapixels.

Shoot awesome selfie videos

Take amazing videos of your adventures and everyday life in Super HDR. The front camera of Galaxy A56 5G is enhanced to get optimal colours and contrast for high res selfie videos.7

Film the lively night

The cameras on the new Galaxy A56 5G are now more advanced than before, absorbing more light for low noise, high-resolution Nightography.8

Person smiling into the camera. Night view of a city in the background. At the bottom is camera icon with text Captured by Galaxy A56 5G hashtag with Galaxy. Person smiling into the camera. Night view of a city in the background. At the bottom is camera icon with text Captured by Galaxy A56 5G hashtag with Galaxy.

Snap awesome selfies

Now, your selfies are shareable just the way they are. The improved 12 MP front camera on Galaxy A56 5G captures blur-free, vibrant photos.9

Two people smiling in a casual background. The person on the left is holding a disposable coffee cup. The angle implies they are taking a selfie. At the bottom is camera icon with text Captured by Galaxy A56 5G hashtag with Galaxy. Two people smiling in a casual background. The person on the left is holding a disposable coffee cup. The angle implies they are taking a selfie. At the bottom is camera icon with text Captured by Galaxy A56 5G hashtag with Galaxy.

Play to win with next-gen AP

Experience the powerful performance of the upgraded Octa-core processor. Plus, with a boosted cooling system and storage up to 256 GB, you can multitask, stream and play games more seamlessly than ever.10

Galaxy A56 5G placed horizontally. A square is above the screen with text Octa-Core to indicate the processor. Futuristic scene is onscreen. Galaxy A56 5G placed horizontally. A square is above the screen with text Octa-Core to indicate the processor. Futuristic scene is onscreen.

Long battery life for all-day watching

With a long-lasting 5,000 mAh (typical) battery, you can enjoy movie marathons for up to 29 hours without having to charge your Galaxy A56 5G.11

Galaxy A56 5G placed horizontally. A night view of a river and tall buildings onscreen. Text Watch up to 29 hours and 5,000 milliampere-hour can be seen. Galaxy A56 5G placed horizontally. A night view of a river and tall buildings onscreen. Text Watch up to 29 hours and 5,000 milliampere-hour can be seen.

Strong durability

The solid metal frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ keep the Awesome design of Galaxy A56 5G looking great. Plus, with IP67 protection, the new Galaxy A series is safe from dirt and splashes.12

Two Galaxy A56 5G devices can be seen. The one on the left is in a slightly tilted front view. Text Metal Frame can be seen. Glass layer in front of the screen. Text Corning registered Gorilla registered Glass Victus registered plus can be seen between the front and back glass. The device on the right is in a slightly tilted rear view. In the background are splashes of water to indicate durability with IP67 typography. Two Galaxy A56 5G devices can be seen. The one on the left is in a slightly tilted front view. Text Metal Frame can be seen. Glass layer in front of the screen. Text Corning registered Gorilla registered Glass Victus registered plus can be seen between the front and back glass. The device on the right is in a slightly tilted rear view. In the background are splashes of water to indicate durability with IP67 typography.

Up-to-date security

Galaxy A56 5G in a slightly tilted front view. Text 6x OS Upgrades is onscreen. Chipset-like design is at the bottom. Galaxy A56 5G in a slightly tilted front view. Text 6x OS Upgrades is onscreen. Chipset-like design is at the bottom.

Built to last with 6x OS upgrades

Galaxy A56 5G supports up to 6 generations of OS upgrades and up to 6 years of security updates to keep it running as good as new.13

Galaxy A56 5G placed vertically facing the front, slightly tilted. Samsung Knox Vault icon is standing upright on the screen. Display illustrates the inside of a smartphone with a processor in the middle. Galaxy A56 5G placed vertically facing the front, slightly tilted. Samsung Knox Vault icon is standing upright on the screen. Display illustrates the inside of a smartphone with a processor in the middle.

Keep your password secure with Knox Vault

Keep your private information safe and sound with EAL5+ certified Knox Vault.14

Samsung Galaxy Experience15

A smartphone lock screen showing Samsung Health Running tracker in the Now Bar at the bottom of the screen, with widgets for Gallery, Daily Activity, Alarm and Weather shown around the screen.

All new One UI 7

With a new intuitive look and upgraded usability, One UI 7 makes Galaxy A56 5G easy to use.16

The left phone's screen lists files and contacts available for sharing, while the right phone displays a notification for an incoming 'Quick Share' transfer with a preview of shared images, Quick Share icon in the center.

Share files in the moment

Use Quick Share to effortlessly send files between devices within or outside of the Galaxy, including iOS and PCs.17

A smartphone displaying a data transfer process. Around the phone are colorful app icons and a Smart Switch logo.

Switch effortlessly from iOS

Switching from iOS is so easy! Thanks to Smart Switch, you can transfer your photos, videos, contacts and apps effortlessly.18

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Galaxy Watch7 facing the front. Galaxy A56 5G in rear view. Galaxy Buds FE case open, showing the earbuds in their place. Galaxy Watch7 facing the front. Galaxy A56 5G in rear view. Galaxy Buds FE case open, showing the earbuds in their place.

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Three Galaxy A56 5G devices, each in different cases. Three Galaxy A56 5G devices, each in different cases.

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A comparison chart of Galaxy A56 5G and A55 5G specs. Galaxy A56 5G. Awesome Intelligence. Circle to Search. Object Eraser. Edit Suggestion. Filters. Auto Trim. Best Face. AI Select. Read Aloud. Camera. Ultra Wide Angle. 12 MP. Wide Angle. 50 MP. Macro Camera. 5 MP. Front Camera. 12 MP. Super HDR. Battery. 5000 milliampere-hour. Up to 29 hours of video playback. AP. Exynos 1580. Weight and Size. Weight. 198 g. Size *mm. Height by width by depth. 162.2 by 77.5 by 7.4. Display. Main Display Dimension. 6.7 inches. HBM. 1200 nits. Galaxy A55 5G. Circle to Search. Object Eraser. Edit Suggestion. Camera. Ultra Wide Angle. 12 MP. Wide Angle. 50 MP. Macro Camera. 5 MP. Front Camera. 32 MP. Battery. 5000 milliampere-hour. Up to 28 hours of video playback. AP. Exynos 1480. Weight and Size. Weight. 213 g. Size *mm. Height by width by depth. 161.1 by 77.4 by 8.2. Display. Main Display Dimension. 6.6 inches. HBM. 1000 nits. A comparison chart of Galaxy A56 5G and A55 5G specs. Galaxy A56 5G. Awesome Intelligence. Circle to Search. Object Eraser. Edit Suggestion. Filters. Auto Trim. Best Face. AI Select. Read Aloud. Camera. Ultra Wide Angle. 12 MP. Wide Angle. 50 MP. Macro Camera. 5 MP. Front Camera. 12 MP. Super HDR. Battery. 5000 milliampere-hour. Up to 29 hours of video playback. AP. Exynos 1580. Weight and Size. Weight. 198 g. Size *mm. Height by width by depth. 162.2 by 77.5 by 7.4. Display. Main Display Dimension. 6.7 inches. HBM. 1200 nits. Galaxy A55 5G. Circle to Search. Object Eraser. Edit Suggestion. Camera. Ultra Wide Angle. 12 MP. Wide Angle. 50 MP. Macro Camera. 5 MP. Front Camera. 32 MP. Battery. 5000 milliampere-hour. Up to 28 hours of video playback. AP. Exynos 1480. Weight and Size. Weight. 213 g. Size *mm. Height by width by depth. 161.1 by 77.4 by 8.2. Display. Main Display Dimension. 6.6 inches. HBM. 1000 nits.

A comparison chart of Galaxy A36 5G and A35 5G specs. Galaxy A36 5G. Awesome Intelligence. Circle to Search. Object Eraser (Automatic Suggestion). Edit Suggestion. Filters (Adjust film style). AI Select. Read Aloud. Camera. Ultra Wide Angle. 8 MP. Wide Angle. 50 MP. Macro Camera. 5 MP. Front Camera. 12 MP. Super HDR. Battery. 5000 milliampere-hour. Up to 29 hours of video playback. AP. SM6475. Weight and Size. Weight. 195 g. Size *mm. Height by width by depth. 162.9 by 78.2 by 7.4. Display. Main Display Dimension. 6.7 inches. HBM. 1200 nits. Galaxy A35 5G. Circle to Search. Object Eraser. Edit Suggestion. Smart select. Camera. Ultra Wide Angle. 8 MP. Wide Angle. 50 MP. Macro Camera. 5 MP. Front Camera. 13 MP. Battery. 5000 milliampere-hour. Up to 26 hours of video playback. AP. Exynos 1380. Weight and Size. Weight. 209 g. Size *mm. Height by width by depth. 161.7 by 78.0 by 8.2. Display. Main Display Dimension. 6.6 inches. HBM. 1000 nits. A comparison chart of Galaxy A36 5G and A35 5G specs. Galaxy A36 5G. Awesome Intelligence. Circle to Search. Object Eraser (Automatic Suggestion). Edit Suggestion. Filters (Adjust film style). AI Select. Read Aloud. Camera. Ultra Wide Angle. 8 MP. Wide Angle. 50 MP. Macro Camera. 5 MP. Front Camera. 12 MP. Super HDR. Battery. 5000 milliampere-hour. Up to 29 hours of video playback. AP. SM6475. Weight and Size. Weight. 195 g. Size *mm. Height by width by depth. 162.9 by 78.2 by 7.4. Display. Main Display Dimension. 6.7 inches. HBM. 1200 nits. Galaxy A35 5G. Circle to Search. Object Eraser. Edit Suggestion. Smart select. Camera. Ultra Wide Angle. 8 MP. Wide Angle. 50 MP. Macro Camera. 5 MP. Front Camera. 13 MP. Battery. 5000 milliampere-hour. Up to 26 hours of video playback. AP. Exynos 1380. Weight and Size. Weight. 209 g. Size *mm. Height by width by depth. 161.7 by 78.0 by 8.2. Display. Main Display Dimension. 6.6 inches. HBM. 1000 nits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Galaxy A56 5G supports 5G connectivity. However, the availability of 5G network may vary depending on the country, region or carrier.

  • The bezel has been slimmed down to make the display size of Galaxy A56 5G 6.7 inches, which is larger than the 6.6-inch display of Galaxy A55 5G. Plus, the thickness has been reduced to make Galaxy A56 5G easy to grip in one hand.

  • Galaxy A56 5G supports intelligent features such as Circle to Search, Object Eraser, Filters, Auto Trim and Best Face.

  • The cameras of Galaxy A56 5G have been upgraded for better image qualities. With 12 MP Ultra Wide angle, 50 MP Wide angle and 5 MP Macro Camera on the back and 12 MP Selfie Camera on the front, capture awesome moments in high resolution.

  • Galaxy A56 5G features a larger 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 1,200 nits brightness and an enhanced processor, compared to Galaxy A55 5G, which has a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 1,000 nits brightness.

  • The battery of Galaxy A56 5G is 5,000 mAh (typical) and lasts up to 29 hours of video viewing time.

  • Galaxy A56 5G supports 45 W Super Fast Charging, compared to 25 W for Galaxy A55 5G.

  • Galaxy A56 5G is waterproof with an IP67 rating, which means it can withstand water and dust.

  • Galaxy A56 5G supports up to 6 generations of OS upgrades and up to 6 years of security updates.

  • When you buy your smartphone on Samsung.com, you have easy access to authentic devices and Samsung services. You'll also stay informed about benefits and events happening on Samsung.com, while enjoying quick shipping and customer service, all handled by Samsung. Any issues or questions you have will be addressed directly by us, so you can have the best experience from purchase to servicing.19

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