Samsung Galaxy A56 Review: The Full Truth After 12 Months of Use It has been twelve months since the Samsung Galaxy A56 was launched. We have tested the phone thoroughly. At glance it looks premium works smoothly and has a good display. Some problems also show up. This makes us wonder: is it worth spending around ₹40,000 on this phone?
Design and Build Quality
The phone feels premium. It has a glass back and a nice camera module. It looks good in hand because of its design. The charger is not in the box. The phone weighs 198 grams, which’s a bit heavy. It supports two SIM cards and eSIM. No microSD card slot. The phone has an IP67 rating. We think it should have an IP68 rating at this price.
Display Quality
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a 6.7-inch display. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and Vision Booster technology. The screen is bright outside and HDR works well. The bezels around the display are thick. The chin is also big making it look old. We also think it should have a 1.5K resolution display at this price.
Performance
The phone uses the Exynos 1580 chipset. It has LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone works smoothly in use. It handles games like BGMI well. It gets a bit hot.
Features
The phone runs on Android 15 and One UI 7. It offers customization options and AI features like Circle to Search and AI Eraser. Samsung promises up to 6 years of software updates. This makes it a good choice for long-term use.
Camera Performance
The phone has a rear camera setup. In use the camera takes decent photos.. The quality drops in zoom and ultra-wide shots. The front camera works better. It takes photos with good skin tones and details.
Battery and Charging
The phone has a battery. It lasts about 1 to 1.5 days with use. It supports 45W charging. It charges to 60-65% in 30 minutes and fully charges in 1 hour.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is an all-rounder smartphone. It performs well in design, performance and software. It has some problems, with the camera, display and features. This makes it a bit less competitive. If you want performance and long-term software support this phone is a good option.. If you want better camera quality and battery performance you may find better alternatives.