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Samsung Galaxy A56
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$34,950
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$38,999

Feature Comparison

Network connections
Network connections
Communication Technologies Yes Yes (market/region dependent)
Communications and sensors
Communications and sensors
5G Support 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Wi-Fi Specifications Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Navigation Type and GPS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Initial data or main information
Initial data or main information
Official Release Date 2026, February 25 2025, March 02
Operating System at Release Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Part Numbers SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S
Specific absorption rate (SAR) 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) 1.32 W/kg (head)
European SAR rate (SAR EU) 1.28 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body) 0.61 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Price Range at Time of Release € 955.00 / $ 1,019.99 / £ 849.00 / ₹ 121,500 € 275.68 / $ 349.50 / £ 268.98 / ₹ 34,999
Time and method of release
Time and method of release
Availability Status Available. Released 2026, March 06 Available. Released 2025, March 10
Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
Size and Dimensions 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)
Product Weight 214 g 198 g
Color Options Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Style and design
Style and design
Front Panel Material Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Frame material type IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Body material and design
Body material and design
Compatible SIM Card Types · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN · Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Display
Display
Display Panel Type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Screen Size 6.9 inches, 115.9 cm 2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display Technical Details Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Maximum Brightness Level 1480 nits max brightness (measured) 1213 nits max brightness (measured)
Visual details
Visual details
Supported HDR Standards DX anti-reflective coating -
Processor or chip
Processor or chip
Chipset Model Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Processor Core Details Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Other Technical Details of Chipset Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Virtual Proximity Sensing
Central Processor (CPU)
Central Processor (CPU)
GPU Model Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Xclipse 540
Connections
Connections
Memory Card Slot No No
Bluetooth Support 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Storage memory
Storage memory
Internal Memory Capacity 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Internal Storage Type UFS 4.X UFS 3.1
Main camera
Main camera
Maximum Video Recording Quality of Rear Camera 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Main Camera Type - Wide/Standard 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS -
Main Camera Specifications - Wide/Standard Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear Camera Details - 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
Front camera
Front camera
Main Selfie Camera Specifications 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Resolution and Frame Rate of Selfie Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR
Audio features
Audio features
Speaker Type -25.9 LUFS (Very good) -26.2 LUFS (Good)
Number of 3.5mm Jacks No No
Audio Capabilities High-bitrate audio support -
Battery and charging features
Battery and charging features
Connection Port Type USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Capabilities
Capabilities
Smart Sensors Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Power supply and battery life
Power supply and battery life
Battery Technology Li-Ion 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Technical features
Technical features
Fast Charging Capability 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
Technical Details
Technical Details
Performance AnTuTu: 2627986 (v10), 3892165 (v11) AnTuTu: 908689 (v10)
Motorcycle Technical Features
Motorcycle Technical Features
Battery 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles 44:34h endurance, 2000 cycles
Power
Power
Energy efficiency class Class A Class B
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