The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a superb midrange workhorse that hosts a balanced array of features including a 120Hz AMOLED display, an upgraded Exynos 1580 chipset, a number of AI capabilities and robust IP67 dust and water resistance.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a superb midrange workhorse that hosts a balanced array of features includ...

Samsung’s Galaxy S series phones are known for pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can do, but the Galaxy A series is where my money’s at. The South Korean phone maker’s mid-range devices borrow almost all the features from its flagship series but cost a lot less.

Samsung’s Galaxy S series phones are known for pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can do, b...

It didn't take long to convince me that the Samsung Galaxy A56 is worth every penny, despite missing out on the full flagship treatment. It’s durable and good-looking, offers a tidy UI, has helpful AI features (although it lacks the full Galaxy AI suite) and produces very good photos.

It didn't take long to convince me that the Samsung Galaxy A56 is worth every penny, despite missing...

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is a great phone with a surprisingly premium build considering its mid-range price tag, though it’s probably best described as a rather ‘safe’ phone. There's no big reason to get the Galaxy A56 as a result - just a lot of little ones.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is a great phone with a surprisingly premium build considering its mid-ran...

The Samsung Galaxy A56 could be a good phone for anyone who loves watching content, thanks to its excellent screen and speakers. With a middling camera and mediocre gaming performance, however, it's anything but a no-brainer at its launch price.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 could be a good phone for anyone who loves watching content, thanks to its ex...

A respectable distillation of the company’s current flagship experience for half the price of a Galaxy S25+. The A56 builds on its predecessors’ strengths and comes with better software support than ever, but still lags behind on performance and features when compared to the wider mid-range market.

A respectable distillation of the company’s current flagship experience for half the price of a Gala...

Style and software to win ove Samsung die-hards, but the Galaxy A56 lacks mainstream appeal

Style and software to win ove Samsung die-hards, but the Galaxy A56 lacks mainstream appeal

Better than last year’s model in some ways and worse in others, Samsung’s Galaxy A56 is an affordable pick for Samsung enthusiasts

Better than last year’s model in some ways and worse in others, Samsung’s Galaxy A56 is an affordabl...

The Samsung Galaxy A56 pulls away from the more-is-more approach that's become popular among mid-range devices in recent years. The final product isn't a game-changer, but it does find plenty of mileage in being better at the right things rather than trying to be the best at everything.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 pulls away from the more-is-more approach that's become popular among mid-ran...

Samsung has set a new and higher standard for mid-tier smartphones with the release of the Galaxy A56 5G which is packed with features and AI you’d expect to find on a more expensive flagship device.

Samsung has set a new and higher standard for mid-tier smartphones with the release of the Galaxy A5...