SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Mobile Phone - Olive
741/2969£499.99
Colour: Olive
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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).
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: 8806095982984.
- 2 year guarantee.
Energy efficiency information:
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Customers Say
Samsung Galaxy A56 praised for excellent camera, long battery life, clear display, and smooth performance. Some users find fingerprint reader and SD card absence disappointing.
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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
Absolutely stay away
Do not buy. Please. Slow. Cuts off calls. I think its fake because the performance is so terrible. Wasted my money.
TheReviewer
Samsung Galaxy A56 5g
Ideal Phone for me does everything I need & more . Battery long use display clear camera good clear photos & good display.
Star12, 55 - 64
Easy To Use and Reliable.
It replaced my A51. This is a good all round mid range phone. Highly recommended.
GrumpyStan
Does the job!
Acceptable for the money
Carol, 35 - 44
Good
I am happy battery and camara
Domonic, 55 - 64
Samsung A56
Bought 2 months ago go very good phone a good service
Patel
New phone
Fantastic phone. Love it
Emily, 45 - 54
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
You can indeed. This is a SIM free phone, therefore, it is unlocked to any network. We hope this helps.
You sure can, Gerry! This handy guide runs you through how to cast from your A56 5G phone to a TV: https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/tv-audio-v...
Please note that some steps on the TV's side may differ if you are using a non-Samsung TV. Hope this helps!
Hey Steve,
I can advise that this mobile phone is glass front and back.
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Hello OW,
RE: SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Mobile Phone - Olive
The Samsung Galaxy A56 does not support wireless charging natively. However, it can support fast wireless charging when used with a compatible Samsung-certified charger. This means that while it lacks built-in wireless charging capabilities, you can still charge it wirelessly with the right accessories.
I hope this helps.
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Hello Paul,
I can advise the following for the SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Mobile Phone - Pink:
Yes, this does have the ability to use eSIMs.
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Thank you for your question.
Yes, the Galaxy A56 supports dual SIM functionality, allowing you to use two physical nano SIM cards at the same time. Alternatively, you can opt for a combination of one physical SIM and one eSIM.
We hope this helps.
Hi Molly,
SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Mobile Phone - Pink.
The phone does take an Esim. You are not able to use a memory card in the phone.
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Hello Damson,
The SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Mobile Phone - Pink features an in-display fingerprint sensor, located on the screen itself.
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Thank you for this question, Tammy.
The Galaxy A56 doesn’t come with a microSD card slot.
Hope this helps.
Hello Singh,
I can advise the following for the SIM Free Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB AI Mobile Phone - Olive:
Please look at our T&C's using this link - https://help.argos.co.uk/help/terms-and-condi...
This will help with understanding how our guarantee works.
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