Samsung Galaxy A56 17 cm (6.7") Dual SIM 5G USB Type-C 8 GB 128 GB 5000 mAh Graphite
Product Technical Specification
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 6.7 |
| Screen shape | Flat screen |
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
| Display resolution | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Display brightness | 1200 |
| Storage | |
| RAM capacity | 8 |
| Internal storage capacity | 128 |
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
| Camera | |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 50 |
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 |
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 5 |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 12 |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Flash type | LED |
| Maximum frame rate | 240 |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@30fps,1920x1080@30fps,1920x1080@60fps,3840x2160@30fps |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer type | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Slow motion mode | Yes |
| Slow motion rate | 240fps @HD |
| Network | |
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| 3G standards | UMTS,WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| 5G standard | Sub6 FDD,Sub6 TDD |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 |
| 4G bands supported | 700,800,850,900,1500,1800,1900,2100,2600 |
| 5G bands supported | 800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | USB Type-C |
| Design | |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product colour | Graphite |
| Colour name | Awesome Graphite |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP67 |
| Performance | |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Screen sharing | Yes |
| Navigation | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Video formats supported | 3G2,3GP,AVI,FLV,M4V,MKV,MP4,WEBM |
| Software | |
| Platform | Android |
| Google applications | Gmail,Google Chrome,Google Drive,Google Maps,Google Meet,Google Play,Google Search,YouTube |
| Battery | |
| Battery capacity | 5000 |
| Sensors | |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Power | |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 77.5 |
| Depth | 7.4 |
| Height | 162.2 |
| Weight | 198 |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | No |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Business Express
Introducing the Galaxy A56 5G. With 7.4 mm thickness and 198 g weight, Galaxy A56 5G has a good grip. The enhanced cameras are grouped to match the new linear design. Galaxy A56 5G has four colour options to choose from — Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive and Awesome Pink.
Circle it, Find it
Circle to Search with Google is available on Galaxy A56 5G. Just circle, highlight or tap an object or text onscreen to get Google Search results.
Turn photos into masterpieces
Object Eraser removes unwanted distractions in the background will be recognised, removed and filled in to make a flawless photo.
Highlight reels made easy
Create quality video effortlessly.
Get a photo with everyone smiling
Select people's best faces in Motion Photos to create the perfect group pic.
Capture memories in great detail
Get excellent photos and videos with the upgraded 50 MP camera on Galaxy A56 5G. It identifies the sky, skin, face, hair and grass and enhances the image quality for you instantly.
Shoot awesome selfie videos
Take amazing videos of your adventures and everyday life in Super HDR. The front camera of Galaxy A56 5G is enhanced to get optimal colours and contrast for high res selfie videos.
Film the lively night
The cameras on the new Galaxy A56 5G are now more advanced than before, absorbing more light for low noise, high-resolution Nightography.
Snap awesome selfies
Now, your selfies are shareable just the way they are. The improved 12 MP front camera on Galaxy A56 5G captures blur-free, vibrant photos.
Play to win with next-gen AP
Experience the powerful performance of the upgraded Octa-core processor. Plus, with a boosted cooling system and storage up to 256 GB, you can multitask, stream and play games more seamlessly than ever.
Long battery life for all-day watching
With a long-lasting 5,000 mAh (typical) battery, you can enjoy movie marathons for up to 29 hours without having to charge your Galaxy A56 5G.
Strong durability
The solid metal frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ keep the Awesome design of Galaxy A56 5G looking great. Plus, with IP67 protection, the new Galaxy A series is safe from dirt and splashes.
Built to last with 6x OS upgrades
Galaxy A56 5G supports up to 6 generations of OS upgrades and up to 6 years of security updates to keep it running as good as new.
Keep your password secure with Knox Vault
Keep your private information safe and sound with EAL5+ certified Knox Vault.
All new One UI 7
With a new intuitive look and upgraded usability, One UI 7 makes Galaxy A56 5G easy to use.
Share files in the moment
Use Quick Share to effortlessly send files between devices within or outside of the Galaxy, including iOS and PCs.
Switch effortlessly from iOS
Switching from iOS is so easy! Thanks to Smart Switch, you can transfer your photos, videos, contacts and apps effortlessly.
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 6.7 |
| Screen shape | Flat screen |
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
| Display resolution | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Display brightness | 1200 |
| Storage | |
| RAM capacity | 8 |
| Internal storage capacity | 128 |
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
| Camera | |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 50 |
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 |
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 5 |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 12 |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Flash type | LED |
| Maximum frame rate | 240 |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@30fps,1920x1080@30fps,1920x1080@60fps,3840x2160@30fps |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer type | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Slow motion mode | Yes |
| Slow motion rate | 240fps @HD |
| Network | |
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| 3G standards | UMTS,WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| 5G standard | Sub6 FDD,Sub6 TDD |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 |
| 4G bands supported | 700,800,850,900,1500,1800,1900,2100,2600 |
| 5G bands supported | 800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | USB Type-C |
| Design | |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product colour | Graphite |
| Colour name | Awesome Graphite |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP67 |
| Performance | |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Screen sharing | Yes |
| Navigation | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Video formats supported | 3G2,3GP,AVI,FLV,M4V,MKV,MP4,WEBM |
| Software | |
| Platform | Android |
| Google applications | Gmail,Google Chrome,Google Drive,Google Maps,Google Meet,Google Play,Google Search,YouTube |
| Battery | |
| Battery capacity | 5000 |
| Sensors | |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Power | |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 77.5 |
| Depth | 7.4 |
| Height | 162.2 |
| Weight | 198 |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | No |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a very flexible and hassle free returns policy. If
for whatever reason you are not happy with the item purchased you can return
it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
Our 30 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
condition.
Our 365 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365
day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
direct for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Section 11 & 13 of our terms and conditions which you can read here in full.