UAE Price
AED 1,499
India Price
₹36,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2025
The Samsung Galaxy A56 128GB is Samsung's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 1580 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 1,499 in the UAE and ₹36,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 128GB excels with its 1900-nit peak brightness display, ensuring outdoor visibility even under UAE sun, and 45W wired charging that hits 65% in 30 minutes—ideal for users who need rapid top-ups. Its 120Hz Super AMOLED panel and 1080x2340 resolution deliver crisp motion clarity, while the 44-hour battery endurance and 2000-cycle lifespan outlast rivals. This is for commuters in Delhi or Dubai who rely on 5G bands 78 and 41 for stable connectivity and NFC for contactless payments. The weakness? The Exynos 1580 struggles with sustained 90fps gaming under load, throttling after 12 minutes. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s competitive because no other 120Hz AMOLED phone under AED 1600 offers 65% charge in half an hour. In India at ₹36999, it’s overpriced—Redmi Note 14 Pro+ offers similar display and charging for ₹29999 with a 200MP main sensor.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| 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 | ₹ 40,999 / $ 499.99 / £ 257.70 / € 280.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 908689 (v10) GeekBench: 3899 (v6) 3DMark: 1332 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1213 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 12:08h |
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 44:34h endurance, 2000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| 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 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A56.
Yes, it remains a solid value in 2026 for budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable performance and software support. Its balanced features and continued software updates make it a practical choice over newer entry-level models.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 128GB is priced at AED 1499 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 128GB is priced at ₹36999 in India. It is available through Samsung's official website and leading electronics retailers nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with accurate colors and good detail retention. Low-light performance is decent for its class, with effective noise reduction and quick autofocus.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, social media, and occasional gaming. It supports efficient power management to extend usage between charges.
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