SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Light Grey
741/2691£499.99


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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).
Take every day awesome to the next level with the new Samsung Galaxy A56 5G. Whether you're scrolling through socials, capturing stunning content, or diving into your favourite shows, you can do it all and for so much longer. With an A Series in your hand, the possibilities are endless because Awesome Intelligence is for everyone.
Awesome Intelligence - Instantly search anything you see on your screen using Circle to Search with Google without needing to switch apps. Banish blinking eyes and grimaces with Best Face. Take a Motion Photo and choose from 4 alternative frames for every face in your snap. Tap away any unwanted parts of your photo and get helpful editing suggestions with the AI boosted Object Eraser.
Low light? No problem - Stunning photos and videos, even in low light, are a reality with enhanced nightography . The 50MP Main Camera and new 12MP HDR Selfie Camera capture every detail and hue perfectly, no matter the situation, with videos offering 4x richer colours than previous models.
Unmissable visuals in your pocket - With a slimmer bezel housing a 6.7 FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with 120hz refresh rate and 1200 nits brightness, the Galaxy A56 provides a truly vivid visual experience is in your hands.
Power to do more - Make the most of the Galaxy A56 5G's Exynos 1580 Processor and enjoy a smoother, quicker performance with sleek graphics as standard.
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: 8806095982595.
- 2 year guarantee.
Energy efficiency information:
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Customers Say
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is praised for its lightweight design, good battery life, and camera quality, though some users are disappointed by the lack of a headphone jack and memory card slot.
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Review
Bought for xmas. Not opened yet.
ReviewMan, 45 - 54, South Yorkshire
Good phone
The phone is nice and very lightweight as i want. Working good with no lagging or anything. Camera is okay and rest is all good
Karan, 18 - 24, London
Poor features
No headphone jack. No memory card slot. Very disappointing,. Performance is nothing special. Design is typical nothing noteworthy to say about it.
GeoLuk
Great features
Seems agood buy no problems .
Chad
Excellent pictures and overall great product
I bought this Samsung galaxy A56 on 27th May 2025 and I really happy with the product. I made the best decision
Reggy, 45 - 54, London
Good value for money
This is a really good phone, especially as my daughter also needs it to monitor her type 1 diabetes. About as close as you can get to an S series without spending the price of an S series.
Jo P, 45 - 54, Coventry
Great phone!
I brought it a couple weeks back! Great phone, exactly what i needed! Great features!
J, 65 or over, London
Blown away
Upgraded from my a52s 5G. I loved that phone and was nervous to part with it, but the a56 has blown me away! The A5* series officially feels premium! Feel like I've upgraded to a flagship. Excellent phone for the price.
atwmcb, Fife, Scotland
Samsung galaxy A56 5g 256g
A56 5g is a really good mid range smart phone especially for the price I paid at Argos, it's really well built and plenty of features that I'm still finding out about. 1 in particular is being able to read text on a call as I am hard of hearing. Much better than the last phone I owned.
Big K, 65 or over, S Yorkshire
Smooth, efficientuser interface for casual techies
The Samsung Galaxy A56 already marks a big step forward from my previous A53, improving much on its predecessor's issues. Its battery life seems far lengthier than the A53, which had been a big sticking point before, while navigating the interface, apps and phone / text messaging functions all feels far smoother than before. As with the A53, the device fits snugly into my trouser pocket and has impressive visual / audio outputs for videos, podcasts etc. All that holds it back are its occasional glitches when it comes to music from streaming apps (like Amazon Music) sometimes stopping indefinitely after you've received phone calls, prompting occassional app restarts, and its camera not offering the best detail when it comes to zooming into distant objects (vs. the clearer images often still afforded by iPhone cameras, even at a distance). Overall though, this new iteration of the A50s range continues to impress and work effectively as a slimline, efficient mobile device with great functionality and a smooth user interface.
tbuxton42, Berkshire
Hello John,
The SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Light Grey is a Dual SIM phone which supports 2 SIM simultaneously.
SIM card type: nano SIM and nano SIM, or one physical and one eSIM.
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Thank you for your question, John.
The Galaxy A56 is a Dual SIM device, supporting either two physical nano-SIM cards or one physical SIM and one eSIM.
We hope this helps.
The maximum refresh rate of the A56 5G is 120 Hz. Hope this helps!
Hello Dave,
I can advise the following for the SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Light Grey:
Yes, and can accept 2 eSIMS. (2 SIMs used at any time)
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Hello WL,
SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone - Light Grey
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Hi There.
SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Phone:
Having checked the instructions, the phone does not have a SD slot.
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