Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A56

Name: Samsung Galaxy A56
Brand: Samsung
Price: 1919 MYR

Release 2025, Mar 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7

RM 1,919.00

Source last updated 10 May 2025 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Exynos 1580 (4 nm)Chipset 12GB RAM, 256GB ROMRAM & Storage Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS +Rear Camera 5000 mAh batteryBattery

Samsung Galaxy A56 price in Malaysia starts from RM1919, positioning it as a mid-ranger with some flagship-adjacent touches. Under the hood sits an Exynos 1580 chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, enough for most multitasking and app libraries without needing a microSD card since there's no external storage support. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen runs at 120Hz and hits up to 1900 nits peak brightness, so outdoor visibility shouldn't be an issue.

On the back, a 50MP main camera with OIS leads a triple setup that also includes a 12MP ultrawide and a 5MP macro lens, while the front gets a 12MP shooter for selfies and video calls. The 5000mAh battery supports 45W wired charging, getting to 65% in half an hour. Samsung backs this one with an IP67 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides, and a promise of six major Android upgrades, which matters if you're planning to keep the phone for a while.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Release 2025, Mar

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz)
Chipset: Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
GPU: Xclipse 540
RAM & Storage: 12GB RAM, 256GB ROM
External Storage: No
OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Battery: 5000 mAh battery
45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min

Screen

Display size: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)

Body

Dimension: 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight: 198 g (6.98 oz)
Body Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Colors: Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink

Connectivity

SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Data Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
GPS: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Radio: No

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Virtual Proximity Sensing
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Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS +
12 MP, f/2.2, 123? (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm +
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR
Features: Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR