Samsung Galaxy A56 review

21 March 2025


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The day Samsung start giving snapdragon to their A50 series like A52/A52s from 2021 they will rule again...

    Hey guys, what do you recommend between A56 and Oppo Reno 13?

    In my region the pricings are different so both phones are about to be around 135k (12gb 256 in reno and 8 256 in A56). Its priced lower than phones like S24 FE and Xiaomi 14t etc which retails for about 180k, so can't get those instead of these.

    I feel like Reno13 is better but don't understand why gsmarena gave reno13 only 3.9 points while giving A56 4.1 point even though A56 is priced similar I guess.

      Hmm ... pass, not gonna to upgrade my A52s for this. I wanna to stay using Samsung but A56 isn't worth it. If I absolutely need to get a new phone now ... keep using my SD card, I buy A55; for better performance, buy S24 FE.

        RDNA 3 possibly the culprit for battery drain issue, hope it's resolved on the next update.

          I don't understand what this phone brings to the table that earns it a 4.1 rating. Apart from what's been mentioned, there's nothing to set it apart from the competition such as Wifi 7, UFS 4.0, wireless charging or periscope telephoto cameras. In light of this, it is also decimated by the likes of the Poco X7 Pro in value for both basic build (immersion rating)/performance as well as the extras (extra bloatware included with Poco LOL)

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            • Anonymous
            • PFg
            • 22 Mar 2025

            another proud samsung trash ... keep degrading

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              • Anonymous
              • mFd
              • 22 Mar 2025

              Anonymous, 22 Mar 2025Between the A56 and S24 (used but in pristine condition), w... moreS24 bro.

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                • Anonymous
                • xjH
                • 22 Mar 2025

                Between the A56 and S24 (used but in pristine condition), which would you guys go for? Both are available for around the same price for me.

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                  • 22 Mar 2025

                  14T, Poco, Realme etc. tons of better phones out there

                    4.1 rating is generous if you read the review itself since it says "hard to recommend" and many disadvantages.

                    Based on the review, should be 3.5 at most. Why the rating doesn't reflect that is puzzling.

                      How is the Exynos modem performance these days? Exynos doesn't matter, but if I buy an A36 instead of an A56 because I don't like the modem, would that be a stupid choice?

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 22 Mar 2025

                        PureOS, 21 Mar 2025Samsung has terrible Pwm dimming. Far worse than Chinese co... more240 is worse than 120?

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                          • 22 Mar 2025

                          MasEnha, 22 Mar 2025Not really that lucky, that much is equal to less than one ... moreYeah everyone in UK earns 120k a year, the streets are paved with gold, and all the pigs fly.

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                            • Gva
                            • 22 Mar 2025

                            Why this is a downgraded version from its predecessor with close price ?
                            Samsung might be jealous of apple

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                              • Anonymous
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                              • 22 Mar 2025

                              No 10 bit display
                              No 1.5k resolution
                              No fast charging
                              No autofocusing ultrawide camera (macro camera should be removed for a cleaner look)
                              Slow charging

                              It's 2025 Samsung, wake up.

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                                • 22 Mar 2025

                                Anonymous, 21 Mar 2025This pretty much sums this up. I think the A55 given it... moreFast battery drain (regardless of idle, moderate or heavy use) is a notorious flaw since Exynos 1380 powered A54, sadly no software updates received up to now could resolve this big issue once for all....Maybe on upcoming UI7 but I'm skeptical.

                                  IWantSunshine, 22 Mar 2025Lucky you. Here (UK) the only version that is officially so... moreNot really that lucky, that much is equal to less than one day salary for you, while We need to works on full one week :D

                                    MasEnha, 22 Mar 2025I got it for around US$360 (tax included) for 12/256 model ... moreLucky you. Here (UK) the only version that is officially sold by Samsung (or any other major retailer) is the 8GB RAM / 256GB storage version for £499.

                                      IWantSunshine, 21 Mar 2025For £300-£320 it would be a good enough deal. For £500 (or ... moreI got it for around US$360 (tax included) for 12/256 model from Samsung official. A fair price I presume.

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 21 Mar 2025

                                        The oneplus 13r is a much better phone than this. The A series is just overpriced

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