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Samsung Galaxy A56 17 cm (6.7") Dual SIM Android 15 5G USB Type-C 8 GB 256 GB 5000 mAh Graphite

£359.90 £299.92

6.7", 1080 x 2340, Exynos 1580, 8/128GB, 50/12/5MP, 12MP, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5000 mAh, Android 15

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More Information
SKU	SM-A566BZKCEUB
EAN	8806095982847
Manufacturer	Samsung
Availability	Y
Product Family	Galaxy
Product Series	A56 5G
PDF URLs	View PDF

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

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.

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")
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	2.91 GHz
Processor family	Samsung Exynos
Processor cores	8
Processor model	1580
Storage
RAM capacity	8 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°
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
Maximum frame rate	480 fps
Image stabilizer	Yes
Flash type	LED
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	480 fps in HD, 240 fps in 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
3G standards	UMTS, 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
5G standard	Sub6 FDD, 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
Proximity sensor	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Form factor	Bar
Product colour	Graphite
Google applications	Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Meet, Google Play, Google Search, YouTube
Messaging
E-mail	Yes
Short Message Service (SMS)	Yes
File formats
Video formats supported	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
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
Face recognition	Yes
Screen sharing	Yes

Navigation
Position location	Yes
BeiDou	Yes
GLONASS	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes
Galileo	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes
Multimedia
Video formats supported	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
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
Operating system fork	One UI 7.0
Battery
Wireless charging	No
Battery capacity	5000 mAh
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
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
Other features
Google applications	Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Meet, Google Play, Google Search, YouTube

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