Sometimes you want the best phone going with all the bells and whistles, but there are times when the smarter choice is to plump for a mid-range offering that offers incredible value for money.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is the perfect example of this. This is an excellent phone, one that ticks all the boxes, but it costs a fraction of the flagship Galaxy phones.
Galaxy A56 price drop for Prime Day
This is a Prime Day deal, so you do need to subscribe to the service to benefit and the deal will expire on July 11 – or when stock runs out (if it does).
Other important things to note are that this is a SIM-free device, unlocked to all networks. Simply pop your existing SIM in and you’re away. As there’s 5G support, if that SIM is 5G enabled, you’ll get faster speeds in certain places.
While this is an affordable phone, it’s not lacking features. In fact, in our glowing review of the phone we said, “The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is a great phone with a surprisingly premium build considering its mid-range price tag.”
Samsung’s Galaxy A56 5G is here to take on an increasingly competitive mid-range market – but can it really stand out in 2025? The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G offers several key upgrades, including a thinner design, larger screen, faster charging, and, of course, a faster processor. However, it’s also more expensive. At an increased
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Gorgeous metal and glass build -
Lovely screen with slim bezels -
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Solid camera performance
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More expensive than last year -
Junk macro lens -
No Galaxy AI-branded features
There’s a 50MP main camera on the back, a large and bright 6.7-inch OLED display with a sharp FHD+ resolution and a big 5000mAh battery inside. You’ll also get six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates to ensure the phone keeps on running smoothly and safely for years to come.
Other specs worth noting are the 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. We also shouldn’t forget the load of AI features included, many of which can help your photos stand out.
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