Over the years, the Samsung Galaxy A series has represented a very reliable midranger, and the upcoming Galaxy A56 is no exception, already generating a huge buzz among tech fans worldwide. The Galaxy A56 is expected to launch sometime in Q1, 2025, and is going to build on a great foundation laid by its predecessor, the Galaxy A55 that launched in March 2024. More recently, a leak spilled the beans on specs, design, and pricing-so here’s what to expect.
Display and Design
From @TheGalox_ via X, the Galaxy A56 comes with a Dynamic AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. Screen size is not confirmed but should be similar to the Galaxy A55-6.6-inches. In short, it is going to be sharp and very well served for gamers, streamers, and even casual users.
This also means design will get major updates with leaked renders showing a new camera module and the usual premium build: aluminum frame and glass back. This should look good.
Camera
In the camera department, the Galaxy A56 has a 50MP main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and 5MP depth sensor same as the Galaxy A55. But things are different on the front. Selfie cameras are said to sport a 12MP sensor, down from 32MP on the A55. That most certainly sounds like a gigantic leap back for selfie aficionados, but Samsung can definitely make amends with better image processing and software optimization at lower resolution.
Performance Boost with Exynos 1580
Under the hood, it is reportedly coming with the new Exynos 1580 processor launched by Samsung in October 2024. Based on the 4nm process, this chip has ARMv9 CPU cores, upgraded from Exynos 1480 in Galaxy A55, which had ARMv8 cores. This brings even better performance and efficiency to the A56, which is set to be solid for the mid-range.
It will be provided with two variants, having either 8GB of RAM or 12GB, and 128GB/256GB of internal storage capacity for enough space to be used and multitasking also run smoothly.
Battery and Charging
Another area where the Galaxy A56 will shine is in its battery life. The phone reportedly will have a 5,000mAh battery, just like its predecessor. However, Samsung is upgrading its charging by adding 45W fast charging support from 25W on Galaxy A55. This will mean users will spend less time waiting for the device to charge and more time using it.
Pricing and Availability
Said to be priced at £439, which is approximately $550 USD, which places it as quite competitive in the mid-range market, offering features well into the high-end in an affordable manner.
Conclusion
The Galaxy A56 looks like a performance, design, and charging upgrade over the Galaxy A55. Yes, the selfie camera downgrade might be a negative for some, but it’s the better processor and high-quality display, combined with fast charging, that’ll be enough to keep interested buyers who are looking forward to a well-rounded smartphone experience.
The Galaxy A56 is expected to see an early 2025 release date, but it’s already looking to be a strong addition in Samsung’s mid-range arsenal. For now, let’s wait for official confirmation by Samsung to see just how the leaks match up to the final product.