SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Graphite
735/8188£499.99
Colour: Graphite
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- Grey
- Olive
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About this product
- This product is supplied without a charging adaptor.
- The required output of a suitable charging device is 10W minimum and 45W maximum.
- This product does not support PD fast charging (harmonised fast charging).
Stay connected with the freedom you want. The SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G offers everything for everyday mobile life and more. A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with fast refresh makes scrolling, streaming and video calls smooth. The 50-megapixel main camera captures sharp photos in any light, with AI editing tools like Circle to Search and Object Eraser to tweak shots without switching apps. With generous built-in storage, you have space for thousands of photos, all your apps, and plenty of downloads without worrying about running out.
The 5000mAh battery keeps you going all day and beyond, easily through a full day's use depending on how hard you push it, with fast charging to top up quickly. Running Android 15, it's intuitive and familiar, with smooth performance whether gaming, multitasking or browsing. Weighing 197g, it feels premium without bulk, and the SIM-free setup lets you choose your network and plan. The 12MP front camera handles selfies beautifully, and with dual SIM plus eSIM, you can juggle work and personal numbers effortlessly. Includes USB-C cable, quick start guide, and ejection pin.
Please note: In order to reduce e-waste, the manufacturer has chosen not to include a USB plug in the box. You can use an existing USB plug with the included USB cable or purchase one from our site. Please see the 'Box Contents' section below for more details.
Network:
- Network provider: Sim free.
- 5G network capability.
- Dual SIM phone: supports 2 SIM simultaneously.
- SIM card type: nano SIM and nano SIM andeSIM.
Display and Design:
- 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display.
- With a density of 385 pixels per inch.
- Touch screen.
- Toughened glass.
Dimensions:
- Size H162.2, W77.5, D7.4mm.
- Weight 197g.
Camera and Video:
- Dual camera.
- Front camera 12MP.
- Rear camera 50MP.
- Second rear camera 12MP.
- Third rear camera 5MP.
- LED.
- Camera features: AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-mo, Video.
- Video capture in 4K UHD quality.
Storage:
- Internal memory 256GB.
Technical specifications:
- Octa core Samsung Exynos processor.
- 8GB RAM.
- Operating system: Android 15.
- App store compatibility: Google play store.
Battery:
- 5000mAh battery capacity.
Product features:
- AI built in.
- MP3.
- This phone features fast charge technology - faster than standard charging, for when time is of the essence.
- Contactless payment - Link up your card to your phone for easy buying.
- Fingerprint scanner - For simple, safe and speedy unlocking and better security.
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi.
- Bluetooth.
- NFC.
- GPS.
Box Contents:
- Device, USB C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Warrenty Card, Ejection Pin.
- Only charging cable included - USB C to USB C cable required.
Energy efficiency information:
- Energy efficiency class: B.
- No. Of battery cycles: 2000.
- Water IP rating: 7.
- Dust IP rating: 6.
- Drop resistance rating: A.
- Repairability rating: C.
General information:
- Battery life on standby: 44 hours 34 minutes.
- EAN: 8806095982847.
- 2 year guarantee.
Returns
If you want us to collect an unwanted small item after delivery, it costs £3.95 or you can return it to any store for free. You won’t be charged if the item is faulty, or if it was delivered by a supplier.
Energy efficiency information:
4.5
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Customers Say
Samsung A56 5G is praised for its excellent battery life, good camera quality, clear display, and solid performance. Some users note issues with no SD card slot and message notification settings.
An AI generated summary based on recent customer reviews
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I am a pensioner, and this is a good phone for me
I ordered a Samsung, as I have always been happy with a Samsung, and this phone is no exception. I got a case for it to protect the back. I am a pensioner, not technical minded, and this is a good phone for me.
Pann
Terrible charging
Poor camera,constant charging problems with the phone telling me it has dampness in the charging port,not what I expect from a brand new phone,my a53 was 100% better
Bus man
Great phone and very easy to use.
I really like my A56 5G I will try and actually look after this one I'm converted from iPhone and big move so thanks
Jasond141186, London
Very disappointing Messages app!
Bought the A56 5g to upgrade from an A53 5g and am generally happy with the phone so far. Not many differences which is fine by me. However am very annoyed by the Messages app change! There is no way of assigning a separate notification to the Messages app which is very annoying! I can either have a small ping, which is good for other notifications like emails, or a loud one which I like for Messages but can't stand that going off every time I get an email!! I now keep missing messages because I can't hear it when the phone is in my handbag. Surely this is a total oversight on Samsung's part as it is a big step back and needs rectifying!!!!! Am very disappointed 😞
Supergran49, West Sussex
Love it!
I love a Samsung, I've always had them. Find them easy to use, battery charge lasts a long time (i don't play games on it!) Love the feel of it and the way you can make the keyboard bigger! Takes really clear photos xx
Vonnie xx
Easy To Use and Reliable.
It replaced my A51. This is a good all round mid range phone. Highly recommended.
GrumpyStan
Perfect for me
The phone is working fine, it has a perfect camera for capturing images. lt has all the things l was looking for in a phone as l am someone who needed a mobile phone which connects easily , has a good battery and display.
Robbiezhuuz, 45 - 54
Excellent
Brilliant phone and got it in the black friday sale so great price too. Id highly recommend this phone. I use it everyday for work and it has no problems at all.
Andy
Good camera
Looking to have on monthly payments very good camera
Markey s
Rubbish
Display decent size. Camera worka. No SD card makes it vastly inferior to earlier models. Gemini app will not ho away. Listens to everything yhats said and chips in with nonsense during meetings and diacussion. Evem when disabled and closed down. Cannot uninstall. Altogether disappointing. A 34 was better.
Backeard step, Aberdeen
We are happy to confirm that this SIM Free Galaxy A56 is unlocked to all network providers.
Hi Nige,
SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Graphite.
The A56 5G doesn't have built-in wireless charger support.
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Thank you for your question, Fata. The Galaxy A56 is a Dual‑SIM device, which means you can use two nano‑SIM cards and also register an eSIM. Only two SIMs can be active at any one time, but you can easily switch between your SIM profiles in the SIM Manager settings whenever you need to. We hope this information is helpful.
Hello Chelly
The supplier has advised the following for the SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Graphite:
Please be advised that our UK devices only modified in UK/EU region so that the parts will be available only within the region.
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Hey Toni,
I can advise that this mobile phone should work with the Freestyle Librelink app as it meets the required system requirements.
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Hello Geno,
For the SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Graphite.
The SKU is 735/8188.
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Hey Ric,
I can advise that the Samsung Galaxy A56 does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode.
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Hello Ron,
I can confirm that the SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone has regular security updates sent through during the general phone updates, direct from Samsung.
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Hey Steve,
I can advise that this device fully supports both dual SIM and eSIM technology.
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Hello MAC,
The supplier has advised the following for the SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Graphite:
Please be advised that our UK devices only modified in UK/EU region so that the parts will be available only within the region.
Thank you for using Q and A.
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