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GSM Arena
5 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy A56 is finally available in the US
The Samsung Galaxy A56 got official in March, and it's taken this long for it to finally make it to the US for whatever reason. Back in June we heard a report saying the phone was still headed to the country, and today it's landed. Samsung Galaxy A56 You can grab one from Samsung for $499 unlocked if you want 128GB of storage. The 256GB model is $549.99. Two colorways are on offer: Awesome Graphite and Awesome Lightgray. You can save up to $150 with an eligible trade-in. If you want, you can pay $125 every two weeks in four total installments, or pay $20.83 per month for two years. The Galaxy A56 comes with a 6.7-inch 1080x2340 Super AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,900-nit peak brightness, the Exynos 1580 SoC at the helm, 8GB of RAM in the US, a triple rear camera system (50 MP main with OIS, 12 MP ultrawide, 5 MP macro), a 12 MP selfie camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging support. If you're interested in learning more about it, don't miss our in-depth review.
Android Authority
02-07-2025
- Android Authority
This Samsung phone still hasn't launched in the US, but it's making waves worldwide
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Initial sales of the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G in Western Europe were reportedly up 12% over the Galaxy A55 5G. By contrast, the Galaxy A55 5G's initial sales were down 22% in the region compared to the A54 5G. The phone is scheduled to launch in the US later this year. The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G launched way back in March, offering six years of OS upgrades, faster charging than the Galaxy S25, and a competitive price tag. The phone still hasn't launched in the US, but it's making waves in other markets. Counterpoint Research reports that Galaxy A56 5G sales in Western Europe were up 12% over the Galaxy A55 5G in their first seven weeks of availability. That's pretty impressive, as there's no shortage of mid-range phones in the region. Samsung has to contend with offerings from Google, HONOR, Motorola, realme, Xiaomi, and more. The tracking firm also noted that the Galaxy A55 5G's initial sales declined by a massive 22% last year compared to the Galaxy A54 5G. Counterpoint suggested that the Galaxy A56 5G's Galaxy AI features may have helped it achieve higher growth. However, the mid-ranger lacks most of the AI features seen on the Galaxy S25 series and earlier. Expect features like Best Face functionality, support for Samsung apps in Gemini, and Auto Trim. Otherwise, the mid-range phone has an Exynos 1580 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging, a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED screen, and a 50MP+12MP+5MP rear camera trio. Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy A56 5G will launch in the US later this year. The company hasn't issued a launch window just yet, though. So our fingers are crossed that it arrives sooner rather than later. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
India Today
08-06-2025
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy triple-fold is launching soon with sleek design, but all eyes will be on battery
Samsung's next big foldable leap is just around the corner, and this time, it folds twice. After years of teasing and patents, the company is finally gearing up to launch its first tri-fold smartphone, likely to be called the Galaxy G Fold. But while the promise of a larger, more versatile screen has fans buzzing, early details suggest that one crucial feature could hold it back: the battery and charging speed. Despite being touted as a high-end innovation, the Galaxy G Fold may only support 25W charging, a speed that's not just behind rivals like Huawei, but even Samsung's own mid-range phones. And for a device expected to power a nearly 10-inch display and a complex triple-fold mechanism, that could be a serious triple-fold's battery details leakedThe latest revelation comes via China's 3C certification database, where a device with the model number SM-F9680 — believed to be the tri-fold Galaxy — recently appeared. The listing confirms support for 25W wired charging using the EP-TA800 charger, a standard Samsung adapter that's been around for context, Huawei's competing Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone offers 66W fast charging, while even the Samsung Galaxy A56 (review) — a mid-range model — supports 45W. The tri-fold G Fold, however, seems to be sticking with the same old 25W limit found on previous Galaxy Fold devices, including the upcoming Z Fold 7. With a larger display to power and more internal components to manage, this could affect usability, especially for users expecting top-tier performance and all-day battery life. Samsung has historically been cautious with high-wattage charging, prioritising battery longevity over speed, but in 2025, that may no longer cut Galaxy G Fold: What to expect? advertisementThat said, the Galaxy G Fold isn't short on ambition. According to prominent leaker Digital Chat Station, the phone will feature a 9.96-inch display when fully unfolded, just shy of the 10.2-inch screen on Huawei's Mate XT. It's expected to use a dual inner-folding design, folding inward from both sides, which should provide added protection for the main display when closed. The form factor also hints at possible S Pen support, as some patent filings show space for a stylus, further blurring the line between tablet and smartphone. This could make the G Fold a powerful device for productivity, digital art, or media consumption, assuming it has the battery life to support Samsung typically launches its foldables globally, reports suggest the Galaxy G Fold might initially be limited to select regions like China and South Korea. Given the high cost and complexity of production, this restrained rollout makes sense, especially if Samsung is using this first generation as a proof of concept rather than a mass-market said, if the response is strong, the company could consider expanding availability in 2026. For now, however, it looks like global buyers might have to wait or Galaxy G Fold: Expected priceadvertisementSamsung Galaxy G Fold won't come cheap. With industry insiders pegging its likely price between $3,000 and $3,500 (roughly Rs 2.56–2.99 lakh), this foldable will sit well above premium devices like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or Apple's iPhone 15 Pro that cost, it's clearly aimed at early adopters, tech enthusiasts, and professionals, not your everyday smartphone buyer. In fact, it may be more of a technology showcase than a product built for mass appeal, much like the original Galaxy Fold was back in 2019.
CNA
03-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Samsung Galaxy A56 review: Capable mid-ranger with some rough edges
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a capable mid-tier device that ticks several boxes for users. While flagships grab all the attention, modern mid-range phones offer plenty of power for day-to-day tasks. Here are my impressions of this mid-range device – kudos, caveats and all. KEY SPECIFICATIONS 6.7-inch FHD+ (1,080 x 2,340) Super Amoled display, 120Hz refresh rate 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro and 12MP selfie cameras Max video recording resolution: 4K (3,840 x 2,160) @30fps 12GB RAM, 256GB storage 45W wired charging 5,000mAh battery IP67 Exynos 1580 processor Collapse PREMIUM LOOKS, GOOD DISPLAY The Samsung Galaxy A56 looks and feels like a premium product with its metal case, brushed aluminium finish and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back. The 6.7-inch display is slightly larger and has thinner bezels than last year's A55. Its peak brightness of 1,200 nits makes viewing content easy, even in bright sunlight. The FHD+ (1,080 x 2,340) Super Amoled display is sharp and offers deep blacks and vibrant colours. Its 120Hz refresh rate (adjustable to 60Hz to save battery) offers smooth scrolling. This is a great screen for watching video content, viewing photos and reading text. CAMERAS The A56 includes a four-lens camera array that's a mixed bag. It has 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide and 5MP macro lenses. It also has a 12MP selfie camera. The main and ultra-wide cameras capture sharp, detailed photos under good lighting. This softens slightly as the light decreases. Both lenses are prone to clipping (when highlights are blown out and appear white) under extremely bright sunlight. Portrait mode produces sharp, unnatural bokeh (background blur) transitions. The macro lens is poor and works only in a narrow window. Get the distance to your object and lighting right and you can capture decent images. Otherwise, macro images are grainy and noisy. The selfie camera captures detailed, vibrant photos. It is also subject to clipping against bright backgrounds, though. PERFORMANCE The A56 is equipped with 12GB RAM, 256GB storage and a mid-range Exynos 1580 chipset. It performs everyday tasks – scrolling socials and videos, editing images, chats and browsing – smoothly. It responds snappily to light multitasking. However, it struggles with demanding games like Real Racing 3 and Call of Duty, especially at high graphics settings. The 5,000 mAh battery offers plenty of juice for daily use. In my case this included four to five hours of surfing, listening to music and watching videos. I never worried about battery life and typically ended the day with about a 30 per cent charge. It supports 45W wired charging with a compatible PD charger. From an empty battery, it charged to 50 per cent in about 28 minutes and was fully charged in about 1 hour and 18 minutes. AI AND SOFTWARE While it lacks the full Galaxy AI suite, it includes useful tools like Circle to Search, Object Erase and Best Face. Samsung promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. This is a plus for anyone planning to keep the phone that long or resell it after a few years. HOW IT STACKS UP The Samsung Galaxy A56 offers a premium look and a great 6.7-inch display. Good battery life rounds out the package but there are some caveats. The camera array is a mixed bag with a decent main camera but poor macro lens. The mid-range processor lacks the power for more demanding games. It lacks the entire Galaxy AI suite but has commonly used AI tools that should keep non-power users happy. Pros: Great screen, premium-looking finish, good battery life Cons: Mixed camera array, processor can't handle demanding games Get it if: You want a stylish mid-range phone with a great screen and good battery life OTHER MID-RANGE OPTIONS The mid-range smartphone segment is extremely competitive with several capable choices. Here are some other picks for your shortlist, sorted by retail price: Nothing Phone (3a) (S$549): 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 50W wired charging, 5,000mAh battery, IP64, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor Honor 400 (S$599): 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 80W wired charging, 6,000mAh battery, IP66, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor Google Pixel 8a (S$599): 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 18W wired/ 7.5W wireless charging, 4,492mAh battery, IP67, Google Tensor G3 processor
India Today
27-05-2025
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy A57 to launch with Exynos chipset
Successor to the Samsung Galaxy A56, which will most likely be named the Galaxy A57, has shown up in a new leak. We know, going by historical data, it's too early to talk about the Galaxy A57 right now, considering the A56 only launched recently, just a couple of months ago. Keeping that in mind, we're not expecting the A57 to launch any sooner than March 2026. However, that hasn't stopped the rumour mill from churning out some early details about the Galaxy A57 — particularly about the processor it could be powered to a report by GalaxyClub, the next-generation Samsung Galaxy A57 will reportedly be powered by the company's in-house Exynos 1680 SoC. This chipset, with model number S5E8865, is currently being tested internally and is codenamed Terra. Additionally, the chipset — based on AMD's architecture — is said to feature an Xclipse 550 GPU, which is claimed to be more powerful than the Xclipse 540 GPU found in the Exynos 1580 chip inside the Galaxy said, what kind of real-world performance upgrades we can expect remains to be seen. Right now, it's far too early to draw any conclusions about the Exynos 1680 chip — let alone the Galaxy A57. Apart from this one leak, there's no other credible information available about the phone. However, come next year, we could start hearing more about what the next A-series flagship from Samsung will For now, the focus remains on the Samsung Galaxy A56, which is currently the top offering in the Galaxy A series. Ever since Samsung discontinued the Galaxy A7x line, the Galaxy A5x models have taken the lead position in the mid-range of which, the current-generation Samsung Galaxy A56 is retailing in India at a starting price of Rs 38,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone is also available in two other variants: 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, priced at Rs 41,999 and Rs 44,999, of the key highlights of the Galaxy A56 include a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ and supports up to 1,200 nits of brightness in High Brightness Mode. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 1580 chip and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast wired charging support. In terms of cameras, there's a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, along with a 12-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls. The phone is available in two colours: Awesome Graphite and Awesome Olive.
