Samsung Galaxy A56 5G – User Guide and support

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Technical specifications

Processor

Processor Octa-core Exynos 1580
Graphics Xclipse 540


Memory

Internal memory 128 GB
RAM 8 GB
External memory None


Others

NFC (Near Field Communication) Yes
Compass Yes
FM stereo radio No
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
SIM card format Nano Sim and eSIM
GPS Yes
Accelerometer Yes


Connectivity

Wi-Fi Calling certified Yes
LTE Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 29, 30, 38, 41, 66, 71
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
3G Frequencies 850, 900, 1700, 1900 and 2100 MHz
LTE 700 MHz compatible Yes
VoLTE certified Quebec: Yes | Canada/U.S.: Yes
Wi-Fi Bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
5G certified Yes
Wi-Fi maximum speed ~ 550 Mbps
5G Bands n1, n5, n41, n66, n71, n77, n77exCa, n78


Physical

3.5mm audio jack No
Dimensions 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
USB USB-C
Weight 198 g
Ingress Protection rating IP67 (1.5m for 30 min)


Accessibility

T911 service compatible Yes
Hand free device Yes
Hearing aid compatible (HAC) Yes
TTY / ATS Yes


In the box

USB cable Yes, USB-C Cable
Instructions Yes, Quick Start Guide
Earphones No
Charger No


Camera

Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera 12MP
Camera/Video 50MP + 12MP wide angle + 5MP Macro


Screen

Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi)
Size (inches diagonal) 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen


Software

Operating system Android
Unlock device Yes
Helix TV app compatible Yes
Email  Gmail


Battery

Removable  No
Battery 5000 mAh
Fast charging Yes, 45W (65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min)
Wireless charging No
Reverse Wireless charging No