5G Super AM-OLED IP67 Smartphone

Samsung SM-A566B/DS Galaxy A56 5G 2025 Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB (Samsung A566)

Samsung · Announced Mar 2025

About Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G presents a sizable 6.7‑inch screen that leans on a colour‑rich AM‑OLED panel, delivering a crisp 1080‑by‑2340 pixel canvas for media and everyday tasks. Running the fresh Android 15 “Vanilla Ice Cream” skin, the device feels contemporary while keeping the user interface light and responsive. Its silhouette measures just 77.5 mm wide, 162.2 mm tall and 7.4 mm thick, and at 198 grams it balances a solid hand‑feel with comfortable pocketability, making it a practical companion for both work and play.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by 8 GB of RAM paired with a generous 256 GB of internal storage, offering ample room for apps, photos and videos without the need for immediate expansion. A robust 5000 mAh battery fuels the large display and 5G connectivity, promising full‑day endurance even under heavy usage. The single‑SIM configuration keeps the design clean, while the overall build reflects Samsung’s focus on delivering a well‑rounded mid‑range experience.

This variant

Unlike the reference model, this SM‑A566B/DS version supports two SIM cards, letting users juggle work and personal numbers or combine a local carrier with a 5G‑enabled plan.

Within the A56 5G family it is the Global‑market, Standard‑edition handset that pairs 8 GB of RAM with a full 256 GB of storage. That sets it apart from the Global‑standard SM‑A566E/DS which is otherwise identical, and from the Global‑standard SM‑A566B/DS that offers only 128 GB. It also differs from the CN/HK/TW‑focused SM‑A5660 models, which are aimed at Asian markets, and from any Premium‑edition variants that bump the RAM up to 12 GB.

Compared with the single‑SIM Global Standard SM‑A566B, the only change is the added second SIM slot; performance, battery and display remain the same.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
6.7 inch
Type
Super AM-OLED
Resolution
1080x2340
Color depth
24-bit, 10-bit HDR
Screen-to-body
87.6%
Active area
71.28 × 154.44 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen, 10-point, 240 Hz sampling
Punch-hole
Yes
Performance
Processor
Exynos 1580 5G S5E8855
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.9 GHz
GPU
Samsung Xclipse 540
Process
4 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
8 GiB
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion
Cameras
Main
8160×6144 · 1× optical visibility
Main
visibility
Front
4000×3000 visibility
Dimensions
Size
77.5 × 162.2 × 7.4 mm
Weight
198 g
Water resistance
IP67
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, A2DP with aptX codec, A2DP with aptX HD codec, AVRCP, DIP, HCRP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBA
USB
USB Type-C reversible
USB services
USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB Power Delivery, USB Power Delivery 2.0
NFC
NFC A, NFC B
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS, QZSS
NR · 7 bandsTD-NR · 6 bandsLTE · 15 bandsTD-LTE · 3 bandsUMTS · 5 bandsGSM · 4 bands
All NR bands (7)
  • NR 1700/2100 MHz (N66)
  • NR 1800 MHz (N3)
  • NR 2100 MHz (N1)
  • NR 2600 MHz (N7)
  • NR 700 MHz (N28)
  • NR 800 MHz (N20)
  • NR 900 MHz (N8)
All TD-NR bands (6)
  • TD-NR 2300 MHz (N40)
  • TD-NR 2500 MHz (N41)
  • TD-NR 2600 MHz (N38)
  • TD-NR 3500 MHz (N78)
  • TD-NR 3500 MHz (N78) bands
  • TD-NR 3700 MHz (N77)
All LTE bands (15)
  • LTE 1500 MHz (Band 32)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 66)
  • LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 25)
  • LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
  • LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
  • LTE 800 MHz (Band 20)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
  • LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (3)
  • TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
  • TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
  • TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
All UMTS bands (5)
  • UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
  • UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
  • UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
  • UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
USB Type-C
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, In-screen fingerprint sensor, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor, Step counter
Features
Fingerprint
Yes (in-screen fingerprint sensor)
SIM
e-SIM (embedded), Nano-SIM (4FF) · Dual standby
Carrier
A1 Slovenija A1 Vipnet Base Belgium EE Limited UK Hutchison Three UK KPN Mobile Movistar Spain O2 Czech Republic O2 Germany O2 United Kingdom Orange Belgium Orange Polska Orange Romania Orange Slovakia Orange United Kingdom Polkomtel Plus Proximus Belgacom Mobile Salt Mobile SA / Orange CH SFR Swisscom AG T-Mobile Austria T-Mobile Polska Telecom Italia Telekom Croatia Telekom Deutschland Telekom Slovakia Telekom Slovenije Telenor Hungary / Yettel Telia Finland Telia Norway Vivacom Bulgaria Vodafone Czech Republic Vodafone Germany Vodafone Italia Vodafone Netherlands Vodafone Spain Vodafone United Kingdom WIND Hellas
Markets
Africa, Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Middle East, Oceania, Southeast Asia, Western Europe (Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, NZ, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Emirates (UAE), UK, Ukraine, Vietnam)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Voice Command, Navigation software, Face Recognition
Regulatory
HAC
M3, T3
Data status
Final

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