TechRadar90
A well-rounded budget phone with a lovely display, durable design, clean software and all-day battery.
Samsung Galaxy A56
4 expert reviews#49 of 80 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best for battery and updates
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy A56, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and build quality.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Expert Reviews, Tom's Guide and 1 more
The catch: Gaming performance is weak, and rivals are faster.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 90All 4 scores printed by the outlets
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Samsung Galaxy A56?
Expert Reviews80
A solid improvement on its predecessor with great battery life, a good screen and long software support.
Tom's Guide80
A good all-round mid-ranger with efficient battery use, nice screen and cameras, and generous support.
Tech Advisor70
A decent slimmer phone with better charging and software support, but it trails rivals on power, cameras and value.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life3 of 4
Build quality2 of 4
Design2 of 4
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy A56 worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. Gaming performance is weak, and rivals are faster.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy A56?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Tech Advisor) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 20 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.