Samsung / PhonesReleased 2025-03-10
Samsung Galaxy A56
Galaxy A56
From ₦470,000
Official launch price: $349.00
Display: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio) · Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) · 120Hz
Processor: Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Memory: 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM,12GB RAM · 128GB, 256GB
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)
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Samsung Galaxy A56: Display: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio) · Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) · 120Hz. Processor: Exynos 1580 (4 nm). Memory: 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM,12GB RAM · 128GB, 256GB. 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). Battery: 5000 mAh · 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min. Software: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7.
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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
- Announced
- March 10, 2025
- Released
- 2025-03-10
- Status
- Available
NETWORK6 fields
- Technology
- 5G/4G/LTE/GSM
- 2G Bands
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 3G Bands
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 4G LTE
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
- 5G
- 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
- Speed
- LTE, 5G
BODY5 fields
- 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 + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
- IP Rating
- IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
DISPLAY7 fields
- Type
- Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
- Size
- 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio)
- Screen-to-body
- ~87.7%
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz
- Brightness
- 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
PLATFORM4 fields
- 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
MEMORY4 fields
- Card slot
- No
- RAM
- 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM,12GB RAM
- Internal
- 128GB, 256GB
- Storage/RAM variants
- 128GB, 256GB; 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM,12GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
- Main 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)
- Features
- Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
- Selfie camera
- 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
- Features
- HDR
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR
SOUND2 fields
- Loudspeaker
- Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm jack
- No
COMMUNICATION6 fields
- 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
FEATURES1 field
- Sensors
- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
BATTERY2 fields
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging Type
- 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
- 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
- Price in Nigeria
- ₦470,000 (Seller price)
- Launch Price (USD)
- $349.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)
SECURITY1 field
- Security
- Biometric security: Fingerprint (under display, optical).
Where to buy in Nigeria
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| Seller / condition | Configuration | Price / checked | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just FonesBrand new · Listed in stock | 128GB | ₦470,000Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| Just FonesBrand new · Listed in stock | 256GB | ₦525,000Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| PointekBrand new · Listed in stock | 128GB | ₦618,130Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| PointekBrand new · Listed in stock | 256GB | ₦661,130Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| SLOT NigeriaBrand new · Listed in stock | 256GB | ₦661,130Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
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Last updated 5 Sep 2025
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