The Samsung Galaxy A56 sports a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5, delivering clear visuals suitable for media consumption and daily use. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Exynos 1580 (4 nm) paired with 6GB / 8GB / 12GB of RAM and 128GB / 256GB of internal storage. Performance is smooth for everyday tasks and gaming. The camera system includes 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) and a 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) front camera, capable of recording up to 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS. Battery capacity stands at 5000 mAh with 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min charging support, providing sufficient endurance for a full day of mixed usage. Priced at PKR ₹ 35,999, the Samsung Galaxy A56 positions itself as a budget-friendly option, offering a competitive specification package.
Key Features
- Rear camera: 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)
- Front camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
- RAM: 6GB / 8GB / 12GB RAM
- Internal storage: 128GB / 256GB
- Processor: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) with Xclipse 540
- Display: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
- Battery: 5000 mAh, 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
- Operating system: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Cons
- Galaxy A56’s 45W charging, while competent, falls short of the faster speeds rivals now offer
- Galaxy A56’s telephoto reach is limited compared to competing flagships with dedicated periscope lenses
- At Rs. 35,999, Galaxy A56 faces stiff competition from similarly priced alternatives