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 M56 5G has a sleek design with a weight of 180 g and a slim 7.2 mm thickness, making it comfortable to hold. The device measures 77.3 mm in width and 162 mm in height, offering a balanced feel in hand. Its total volume is 90.16 cm³, and while it doesn't have a rugged build or folding capability, the design is still lightweight and practical for daily 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 M56 5G features a vibrant 6.74″ OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px, offering sharp visuals and a pixel density of 382 ppi. The display supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for enhanced responsiveness and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, a durable damage-resistant glass. While it lacks support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Always-On Display, it provides a responsive touch experience for everyday use.
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 M56 5G delivers solid performance with its 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, providing ample space and smooth multitasking. Powered by the Samsung Exynos 1480 chipset, the device boasts a CPU clock speed of up to 2.75 GHz and a GPU clock speed of 1300 MHz. It supports multithreading, has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and integrates the Xclipse 530 GPU for efficient graphics performance, while also supporting up to 12GB of RAM for future upgrades.
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 M56 5G features a versatile triple-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP depth lens, enabling high-quality photos with a wide aperture ranging from f/1.8 to f/2.4. It supports advanced features like optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus, and continuous autofocus during video recording. The 12MP front camera ensures clear selfies, and the camera system also supports features like manual exposure, slow-motion video recording, and panorama 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 M56 5G runs on Android 15, offering a host of privacy and customization features. It includes options like clipboard warnings, location privacy settings, and camera/microphone access controls. The device also supports dark mode, split-screen multitasking, and dynamic theming, along with the ability to offload apps and customize notifications. It features built-in machine learning, offline voice recognition, and can track the device’s location. Additionally, it provides functions like PiP, media picker, and a child lock for enhanced user control.
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 M56 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery that supports fast charging at 45W, ensuring quick power-ups. While it lacks wireless charging and a removable battery, it features a rechargeable battery with a battery level indicator for easy monitoring. However, the device does not come with a charger included.
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 feature a 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo speakers, or support for advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD. Additionally, it lacks an FM radio for traditional radio listening.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
April 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 5G support for fast mobile connectivity and features a variety of wireless options, including Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6, as well as Bluetooth 5.3. It supports dual SIM cards and includes a USB Type-C port for fast data transfer. Additional features include GPS, a fingerprint scanner, and a gyroscope, although it does not support NFC, infrared, or satellite-based emergency SOS.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device is equipped with a video light to enhance video recording in low-light conditions, but it does not feature sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.