Samsung Galaxy A56 review

21 March 2025


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  • 22 Mar 2025

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

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    • Anonymous
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    • 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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            • 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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                • 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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                            • 21 Mar 2025

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

                              LoneOwl, 21 Mar 2025This phone should have the same starting price as Nothing P... moreFor £300-£320 it would be a good enough deal. For £500 (or £499) it is way too expensive in my opinion for what it is.

                                IWantSunshine, 21 Mar 2025It can be a strategy, some of my friends do this: they wait... more... That way they always have a less than 1 year old midreanger/upper midranger phone for about £50 to £100 per year, that's not a bad deal actually...

                                  Anonymous, 21 Mar 2025This pretty much sums this up. I think the A55 given it... moreA56 is only US$12 different to A55 on local Samsung official on my side. I ordered A56 already :D

                                  Wished next software update gives more battery efficiency.

                                    This phone should have the same starting price as Nothing Phone 3A.
                                    Yes we know Samsung phones drop in price fast, but still its way too expensive and even worse its almost criminal selling for 450E, a base 8/128gb version in 2025.

                                      DroitwichGas, 21 Mar 2025Why would any A55 consider an upgrade after just a year?It can be a strategy, some of my friends do this: they wait until a new Samsung midranger phone gets discounted to below £300 or even to £250, then they buy it. Keep it for a year by when the next year's Samsung midranger phone gets discounted to a similar £300 or even £250. Then they buy it, and once it's proven to be alright, and the discount period for the new phone is over, they sell their 1 year old phone for about £200 on eBay or similar. That way they always have a less than 1 year old midreanger/upper midranger phone for about £50 to £100 per year, that's not a bad deal actually...

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                                        • 21 Mar 2025

                                        IWantSunshine, 21 Mar 2025So: No 12GB variant in my country. Worse battery life tha... moreThis pretty much sums this up. I think the A55 given it's price is the better option, despite a slower chipset by 15% which might not be hugely noticeable.

                                        Maybe the battery drain on both the A56 and the new Nothing phone 3a series are from better screens (that consume more power) or stereo speakers which are draining battery life. Obviously they both have bigger screens too.

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