Design:
| water resistance |
Waterproof |
| weight |
200 g |
| thickness |
8.4 mm |
| width |
76.3 mm |
| height |
165.8 mm |
| volume |
106.264536 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP68 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G56 features a sleek design with a waterproof IP68 rating, offering protection against dust and water immersion. It has a weight of 200g and a thickness of 8.4 mm, with dimensions of 165.8 mm in height and 76.3 mm in width, resulting in a volume of 106.26 cm³. While it doesn't have a rugged build, this smartphone is not foldable, providing a streamlined, solid form factor.
Display:
| Display type |
LCD, IPS |
| screen size |
6.72" |
| pixel density |
392 ppi |
| resolution |
1080 x 2400 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
1000 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| Gorilla Glass version |
Gorilla Glass 7i |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Motorola Moto G56 boasts a 6.72″ LCD, IPS display with a sharp resolution of 1080 x 2400 px and a pixel density of 392 ppi. The screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals and a brightness of 1000 nits for clear visibility in various lighting conditions. It also features Gorilla Glass 7i for enhanced durability against scratches and damage, although it does not support HDR10 or Dolby Vision for advanced color and contrast.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
475000 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| GPU name |
Mali G68 MP4 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 2.6 & 6 x 2 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
2257 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
936 |
| GPU clock speed |
950 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
3200 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
6 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| memory channels |
4 |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| GPU execution units |
4 |
| GPU turbo |
900 MHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
5W |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| shading units |
64 |
| L3 cache |
2 MB |
The Motorola Moto G56 is equipped with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset and 12GB of RAM, delivering smooth multitasking and performance. It features 256GB of internal storage for ample space and a Mali G68 MP4 GPU clocked at 950 MHz for efficient graphics rendering. With support for multithreading and a CPU clock speed of up to 2.6 GHz, this smartphone ensures fast and responsive processing for demanding applications and games.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 8 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.2 & 1.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
32MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.2f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G56 features a dual-lens main camera with 50MP and 8MP sensors, offering a wide aperture of f/2.2 and f/1.8 for better low-light performance. It supports phase-detection autofocus for precise focus and has a 32MP front camera for clear selfies. The camera system also includes features like HDR, manual exposure, burst mode, and a timelapse function, but lacks optical image stabilization and advanced video recording options like HDR10 or Dolby Vision.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G56 runs on Android 15, offering a range of useful features for privacy and customization. It includes location privacy options and camera/microphone access control, ensuring secure usage. The device also supports dark mode, theme customization, and the ability to block app tracking. Other features include PiP support, split-screen multitasking, customizable notifications, and the ability to offload apps for better storage management.
Battery:
| battery power |
5200 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
30W |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Motorola Moto G56 is equipped with a 5200 mAh rechargeable battery, offering long-lasting power for daily use. It supports fast charging at 30W, allowing for quicker recharges, but does not feature wireless charging. The device also includes a battery level indicator for monitoring, though the battery itself is non-removable.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✓ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G56 features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality and a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired audio connections. However, it does not support advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
May 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
1 SIM, 1 eSIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
2770 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
1250 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G56 offers a range of connectivity options, including 5G support, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). It also features an external memory slot for expandable storage, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, and a fingerprint scanner for enhanced security. However, it lacks support for advanced features like satellite SOS, crash detection, and infrared sensors.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device includes a video light for enhanced video capabilities, but does not feature advanced display options such as sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.