Samsung Galaxy A56 17 cm (6.7") Dual SIM Android 15 5G USB Type-C 8 GB 256 GB 5000 mAh Graphite
- Best Face
- Auto Trim exclusive
- Awesome Intelligence features
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Reasons To Buy

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.

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.

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

Filters just for you
Create your own filter or add a retro film effect to photos and videos.

Highlight reels made easy
Create quality video effortlessly.

Get a photo with everyone smiling
Select people's best faces in Motion Photos to create the perfect group pic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Display for immersive gameplay
Fully immerse in your favorite entertainment with a large 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The 1,200-nit Vision Booster adds clarity for an awesome viewing experience, in any lighting.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Switch effortlessly from iOS
Switching from iOS is so easy! Thanks to Smart Switch, you can transfer your photos, videos, contacts and apps effortlessly.
Description
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.
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.
Turn photos into masterpieces
Object Eraser removes unwanted distractions in the background will be recognised, removed and filled in to make a flawless photo.
Get a photo with everyone smiling
Select people's best faces in Motion Photos to create the perfect group pic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi |
| Display brightness | 1200 cd/m² |
| Display resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 17 cm (6.7") |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Display glass type | Gorilla Glass |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brand specific technologies | Always-on display |
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
| Processor | |
| Processor boost frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| Processor family | Samsung Exynos |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor model | 1580 |
| Storage | |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB |
| User memory | 234.4 GB |
| Internal storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
| Camera | |
| Third rear camera sensor size | 1/5.0" |
| Third rear camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 78° |
| Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric) | 50 MP |
| Second rear camera sensor size | 1/3.0" |
| Second rear camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 123° |
| Rear camera sensor size | 1/1.56" |
| Rear camera pixel size | 1 µm |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 84° |
| Front camera sensor size | 1/3.2" |
| Front camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle | 81° |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 50 MP |
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Digital zoom | 10x |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Flash type | LED |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Image stabilizer type | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Panorama | Yes |
| Portrait mode | Yes |
| Macro photography | Yes |
| Camera image formats supported | DNG, HEIF, JPEG |
| Slow motion rate | 240fps @HD |
| Slow motion mode | Yes |
| Network | |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| 4G bands supported | 700,800,850,900,1500,1800,1900,2100,2600 MHz |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| 5G bands supported | 800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHz |
| 5G data rate (max) | 2.33 Gbit/s |
| 4G data rate (max) | 1200 Mbit/s |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM |
| 5G standard | Sub6 TDD |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| GPS Performance | |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | USB Type-C |
| Technical details | |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| Speakers | stereo |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Form factor | Bar |
| User memory | 234.4 GB |
| Product colour | Graphite |
| Google applications | Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Meet, Google Play, Google Search, YouTube |
| Repairability index | 8.4 |
| Security update term | 31 March 2032 |
| Messaging | |
| Yes | |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| File formats | |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM |
| Navigation | |
| Position location | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) | Yes |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Graphite |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP67 |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Colour name | Awesome Graphite |
| Ergonomics | |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Operating system installed | Android 15 |
| Wireless charging | No |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Hearing aid compatibility | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Screen sharing | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM |
| Speakers | stereo |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Call management | |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Software | |
| Platform | Android |
| Google applications | Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Meet, Google Play, Google Search, YouTube |
| Operating system installed | Android 15 |
| User interface (UI) | One UI 7.0 |
| Battery | |
| Removable battery | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Continuous video playback time | 29 h |
| Battery recharge time | 1.8 h |
| Memory | |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB |
| Power | |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 10 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 45 W |
| Energy efficiency class | B |
| Endurance | |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP67 |
| Energy efficiency class | B |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
| Battery endurance per cycle | 2674 min |
| Battery endurance in cycles | 2000 |
| Repeated free fall reliability class | A |
| Repairability class | C |
| Certificates | |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP67 |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.61 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.051 W/kg |
| Extremities SAR (EU) | 2.03 W/kg |
| Sensors | |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 77.5 mm |
| Depth | 7.4 mm |
| Height | 162.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g |
| Features | |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle | 81° |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | No |
| Screen protector | No |
| Headset included | No |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Memory card included | No |
| Stylus included | No |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
| Protective case | No |
| Car holder included | No |
| Other features | |
| Google applications | Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Meet, Google Play, Google Search, YouTube |
| Hearing aid compatibility | Yes |
| Repairability index | 8.4 |
Delivery Details
- UK distributors.
- Order before 4 pm for next-day delivery.
- Standard (2-3 days) £7.50
- Next Day £9.99
- Free standard delivery over £100
There are deivery surcharges to these postcodes:
| Postcode | Charge |
| IV3-40 | £20 |
| IV52-54 | £20 |
| IV63 | £20 |
| KW1-14 | £20 |
| PA10-40 | £20 |
| PH19-40 | £20 |
| PH50 | £20 |
| HS | £50 |
| IV41-51 | £50 |
| IV55-56 | £50 |
| KA27-28 | £50 |
| KW15-17 | £50 |
| PA41-49 | £50 |
| PA60-62 | £50 |
| PA76-78 | £50 |
| PH41-44 | £50 |
| ZE | £50 |
| IM | £50 |
| JE | £50 |
| GY | £50 |
| TR21-25 | £50 |
| BT | £20 |
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MLPG3B/A
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MLPF3B/A
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SM-F721BZAGEUB
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MPUR3ZD/A
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| Manufacturer |
Samsung
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Apple
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Apple
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Apple
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Samsung
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Apple
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| Platform |
Android
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iOS
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iOS
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iOS
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Android
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iOS
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| Form factor |
bar
|
bar
|
bar
|
bar
|
Flip
|
bar
|
| Display diagonal |
4" and more
|
4" and more
|
4" and more
|
4" and more
|
4" and more
|
4" and more
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| Product colour |
Graphite
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Black
|
White
|
Black
|
Graphite
|
White
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| Operating system installed |
Android 15
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iOS 17
|
iOS 17
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iOS 17
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Android 12
|
iOS 17
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| RAM capacity |
6GB and more
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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6GB and more
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N/A
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| Internal storage capacity |
256GB and more
|
64GB to 128GB
|
128GB to 256GB
|
128GB to 256GB
|
128GB to 256GB
|
128GB to 256GB
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| SIM card capability |
Dual SIM
|
Dual SIM
|
Dual SIM
|
Dual SIM
|
Dual SIM
|
Dual SIM
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| Position location |
Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
|
Y
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| Rear camera type |
Triple camera
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Dual camera
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Dual camera
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Dual camera
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Dual camera
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Dual camera
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| Mobile network generation |
5G
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4G
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5G
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5G
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5G
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5G
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