Samsung Galaxy A56 5G with 2-Years Warranty in Kenya:
The Samsung Galaxy A56 price in Kenya is KES 39,500. It is an intelligent 5G handset that features awesome features and upgrades from its predecessor, the Galaxy A55. The A56 5G measures 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in) and weighs 198 grams. It is made of a glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), a glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), an aluminum frame, and an IP67 dust/water-resistant rating (strictly up to 1M for 30 minutes).
Highlights of the phone include a new camera housing, the Android 15 operating system with up to 6 major updates, One UI 7 that brings a new interface, an always-on 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 1580 (4 nm) chipset, a triple camera lens (50MP+12MP+5MP), dual stereo speakers, an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, a 5000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, virtual proximity sensing, and Circle to Search. The Samsung Galaxy A56 comes in four color options: pink, olive, graphite, and light gray.
How much is the Galaxy A56 in Kenya?
The price of the Samsung Galaxy A56 in Kenya depends on the warranty and storage varriant. For the 2-Years East Africa Warranty, the price is 44,500 for the 256GB+8GB RAM. For 1-Year Dubai warranty, the price starts at KES 39,500 for the 128GB+8GB RAM, KES 45,000 for the 256GB+8GB RAM, and KES 47,500 for the 256GB+12GB RAM.
Key Highlights of Galaxy A56:
- Display: A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and peak brightness of 1900 nits for vivid, smooth visuals.
- Durability: Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back with an aluminum frame, plus IP67 dust/water resistance (up to 1m for 30 minutes).
- Performance: Powered by the Exynos 1580 (4 nm) chipset with Xclipse 540 GPU, delivering strong mid-range performance and efficiency.
- Camera System: Triple rear setup with a 50 MP OIS wide lens, 12 MP ultrawide, and 5 MP macro, plus a 12 MP selfie camera supporting 4K HDR video.
- Battery & Charging: A 5000 mAh battery paired with 45W wired charging achieves 65% in 30 minutes and full charge in about 68 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy A56 Specifications:
| Product Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
| Model Number | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 |
| Price | KES 39,500 |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 |
| Release Date | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
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| Screen Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 |
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| RAM | 8GB |
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| SD Card Slot | Not Available |
| SIM Slot | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
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| Operating System | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz & 3x2.6 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No |
| Loud Speaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min |
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| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Light gray |
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
Pros and Cons of Galaxy A56:
| Pros | Cons |
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| Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 1900 nits peak brightness | No microSD card slot for expandable storage |
| Gorilla Glass Victus+ front/back with aluminum frame and IP67 water/dust resistance | No 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Exynos 1580 chipset with Xclipse 540 GPU ensures solid performance | Macro lens is basic and less useful |
| Triple camera system with OIS and 4K HDR video support | Heavier than some competitors (198 g) |
| 5000 mAh battery with faster 45W wired charging | NFC availability depends on region |
Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Galaxy M56:
| Category | Galaxy A56 (2025) | Galaxy M56 (2025) |
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| Launch | Announced March 2, 2025; Released March 10, 2025 | Announced April 17, 2025; Released April 17, 2025 |
| Dimensions & Weight | 162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm; 198 g | 162 × 77.3 × 7.2 mm; 180 g |
| Build | Glass front & back (Victus+), aluminum frame; IP67 water/dust resistant | Glass front & back (Victus+), plastic frame |
| Durability | IP67 certified (1m for 30 min) | Drop resistant up to 2m (no IP rating mentioned) |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits HBM, 1900 nits peak | 6.74" Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, FHD+, ~382 ppi |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 (4 nm), Xclipse 540 GPU | Exynos 1480 (4 nm), Xclipse 530 GPU |
| Performance | Octa-core (Cortex-A720/A520 mix, up to 2.9 GHz) | Octa-core (Cortex-A78/A55 mix, up to 2.75 GHz) |
| Memory Options | 128GB (6/8GB RAM), 256GB (6/8/12GB RAM); UFS 3.1; No microSD | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 3.1; No microSD |
| Main Camera | Triple: 50 MP OIS wide + 12 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro | Triple: 50 MP OIS wide + 8 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro |
| Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP wide, 4K HDR video | 12 MP wide, HDR video |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack | Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC (regional), GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BDS/QZSS | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, No NFC, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BDS/QZSS |
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint | Under-display optical fingerprint |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 45W wired (65% in 30 min, full in 68 min) | 5000 mAh, 45W wired |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Light Gray | Black, Light Green |