Galaxy A56

A balanced premium smartphone focused on photography, software longevity, and everyday usability.

Released Sep 2024 6.1" OLED A18 Bionic 48MP Camera
Galaxy A56

Quick Verdict

This device page is a specification-led review. It summarizes the listed display, platform, camera, battery and build fields, then explains which buying decisions those documented specs can support.

Key Highlights

Display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
1179 × 2556 pixels
HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits HBM

Performance

Apple A18 chipset
8GB RAM
128GB / 256GB / 512GB NVMe

Camera

48MP wide camera
12MP ultrawide camera
4K Dolby Vision HDR video

Battery

3561mAh battery
PD2.0 wired charging
25W wireless MagSafe / Qi2

Connectivity

5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC, USB-C 2.0
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Build

Glass front and back
Aluminum frame
IP68 dust and water resistance

Best For

Students Photography Daily Use Social Media

Not Ideal For

Budget Buyers Hardcore Gamers Zoom Photography

Display Analysis

PanelOLED Brightness2000 nits HBM Refresh60Hz

The iPhone 16 uses a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with strong brightness, excellent contrast and reliable color accuracy. It is well suited for everyday browsing, video watching, social media, reading and outdoor use.

The main limitation remains the 60Hz refresh rate. While animations are still smooth in normal use, users coming from 90Hz or 120Hz Android phones may notice that scrolling and gaming feel less fluid.

Performance Analysis

ChipsetA18 RAM8GB StorageNVMe

The A18 chip provides fast daily performance, strong efficiency and enough headroom for gaming, editing, multitasking and future iOS updates. Apps open quickly and the system should remain responsive for years.

For most users, the iPhone 16 delivers more than enough power. Heavy gamers may still prefer Pro models or gaming-focused Android phones with higher refresh displays and more aggressive cooling designs.

Camera Analysis

Main48MP Ultra-wide12MP Video4K Dolby Vision

The 48MP main camera is one of the key strengths of the iPhone 16. It captures detailed images with consistent colors, reliable HDR and strong video recording quality.

The ultra-wide camera is useful for travel, architecture and group photos. However, there is no dedicated telephoto lens, so users who often take zoom photos may prefer a Pro model or another flagship with optical zoom.

Battery Analysis

Capacity3561mAh WiredPD2.0 Wireless25W MagSafe/Qi2

Battery life is good for normal daily use, including messaging, social apps, browsing, maps and casual photo taking. The A18 chip helps keep power consumption efficient, so the phone can comfortably handle a normal workday for most users.

For lighter users, the iPhone 16 can stretch beyond a day depending on signal strength and screen brightness. Heavy gaming, navigation, 5G hotspot use, and long camera sessions will drain the battery faster, but the charging options are flexible enough for daily top-ups.

Pros
  • Excellent main camera
  • Long software support
  • Premium design
  • Reliable everyday performance
Cons
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • No telephoto lens
  • USB-C is limited to 2.0 speed
  • Price may still be high in some regions

Full Specifications

OS
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Chipset
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Xclipse 540
Announced
2025, March 02
Status
Available. Released 2025, March 10
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 + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
SIM
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
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+, Mohs level 5
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 - International
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
5G bands
2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Card slot
No
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Internal
UFS 3.1
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
Single
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
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
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Sensors
Virtual Proximity Sensing
Type
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
Colors
Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Models
SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S
SAR
1.32 W/kg (head)
SAR EU
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 339.00 / € 309.00 / £ 249.99 / ₹ 37,829
Energy
Class B
Battery
44:34h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall
Class A (270 falls)
Repairability
Class C

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