Design:
| weight |
180 g |
| thickness |
7.2 mm |
| width |
77.3 mm |
| height |
162 mm |
| volume |
90.16272 cm³ |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Samsung Galaxy F56 5G has a well-balanced design with a weight of 180 g, making it comfortable to hold. Its dimensions include a height of 162 mm, a width of 77.3 mm, and a slim thickness of just 7.2 mm, ensuring a sleek profile. The device does not feature a rugged build or folding capabilities, providing a straightforward, durable design for everyday use.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.74" |
| pixel density |
382 ppi |
| resolution |
1080 x 2340 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| Gorilla Glass version |
Gorilla Glass Victus |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Samsung Galaxy F56 5G features a 6.74″ OLED/AMOLED display with a high pixel density of 382 ppi, delivering sharp visuals. The screen has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px and supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling and interaction. Additionally, the display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, ensuring durability against damage, though it does not support HDR10, Dolby Vision, or an Always-On display.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| GPU name |
Xclipse 530 |
| CPU speed |
4 x 2.75 & 4 x 2.05 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
3398 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
1161 |
| GPU clock speed |
1300 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
3200 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
4 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| memory channels |
4 |
| maximum memory amount |
12GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| L3 cache |
4 MB |
The Samsung Galaxy F56 5G is powered by the Samsung Exynos 1480 chipset with 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance. It features a 256GB internal storage and a GPU clock speed of 1300 MHz with the Xclipse 530, providing solid graphics performance. The device also supports multithreading with 8 CPU threads, offering a seamless computing experience with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and the ability to scale up to 12GB of RAM.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 8 & 2 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
1.8 & 2.2 & 2.4f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
12MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 30 fps |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy F56 5G is equipped with a versatile 50MP + 8MP + 2MP dual-lens main camera, featuring wide apertures of 1.8f, 2.2f, and 2.4f for various shooting scenarios. It supports optical image stabilization and phase-detection autofocus, ensuring stable and sharp images, while the 12MP front camera enables high-quality selfies. The camera system also offers HDR, manual exposure, and burst mode, along with video recording capabilities at 2160 x 30 fps and slow-motion recording for creative shots.
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 Samsung Galaxy F56 5G runs on Android 15, offering a variety of privacy and customization features. It includes location privacy options, camera/microphone access control, and the ability to block app tracking. Users can personalize the interface with theme customization and dynamic theming, while enjoying features like PiP, split-screen, and full-page screenshots. The device also supports offline voice recognition, battery health checks, and multi-user functionality.
Battery:
| battery power |
5000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
45W |
| comes with a charger |
✕ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Samsung Galaxy F56 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh rechargeable battery, providing long-lasting power. While it does not support wireless charging, it does offer fast charging at a speed of 45W. The device also includes a battery level indicator, but does not come with a charger, and the battery 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 |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The device does not include support for a 3.5mm audio jack, stereo speakers, or any of the advanced Bluetooth audio codecs like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD. Additionally, there is no built-in radio functionality, making it limited in terms of audio connectivity and playback features.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
May 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✕ |
| download speed |
3790 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
1280 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 |
✕ |
This device offers a range of connectivity features, including 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and a USB Type-C port. It also supports GPS, a fingerprint scanner, and includes sensors such as a gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass. However, it lacks NFC, infrared, and other advanced features like satellite SOS or a heart rate monitor.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device features a video light for enhanced lighting during recordings, but it does not include a sapphire glass display, curved display, or an e-paper display.