Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Samsung's popular Galaxy A56 mid-range smartphone is here, and it brings some notable upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy A55, without going up the price ladder.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Design and build
01:22 - Screen specs and features
02:10 - Stereo speakers
02:32 - Storage options
02:44 - Android 15 and UI
03:41 - 6 years of software updates
03:52 - Exynos 1580 performance
05:04 - Main camera specs
05:14 - Selfie camera specs and photo quality
05:30 - Main camera: photo quality
06:08 - Ultrawide camera: photo quality
06:35 - Macro camera: photo quality
06:46 - Video quality, rear cameras
07:32 - Conclusion
08:07 - Alternatives and selfie video quality