86
“If those limitations don't bother you, the Galaxy A56 is incredibly easy to recommend.”
Assessed from verdict: 86/100
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.99 · Samsung Exynos 1580 · 1y 4m old
80
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Most positive review signal
“If those limitations don't bother you, the Galaxy A56 is incredibly easy to recommend.”
SamMobile · 86
Most cautious review signal
“Spend more or spend less, but probably skip this one.”
Android Authority · 45
This meta-score blends 2 publisher scores with 10 assessed scores — real published reviews that didn’t print a number, which we rate 0–100 from the reviewer’s written verdict. Assessed reviews are labeled as such.
Tech publication reviews
86
“Samsung Galaxy A56 review: everything a budget phone should be, and more.”
Assessed from verdict: 86/100
80
NotebookcheckRead review ↗
“The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G offers a balanced total package within the mid-range segment.”
Publisher score: 80/100
80
Trusted Reviews
“The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is a great phone with a surprisingly premium build considering its mid-range price tag.”
Publisher score: 4/5
78
“For any Samsung fans who fancy an affordable Galaxy S25 alternative, the Galaxy A56 is a slam dunk.”
Assessed from verdict: 78/100
78
“Samsung Galaxy A56 review: Great value but low-powered.”
Assessed from verdict: 78/100
72
“It's a trustworthy, but not a lust-worthy smartphone, and if you're happy with that, it's a solid purchase.”
Assessed from verdict: 72/100
69
“A respectable distillation of the company's current flagship experience for half the price of a Galaxy S25+.”
Assessed from verdict: 69/100
65
“However, if you can handle its compromises, the A56 is still a smooth operator day-to-day with some welcome highlights.”
Assessed from verdict: 65/100
62
PhoneArenaAssessed
“Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Review: A mid-range contender approaches.”
Assessed from verdict: 62/100
46
“The Galaxy A56 is hard to recommend, even though we liked the selfies, the video recording, the premium design and the nice display.”
Assessed from verdict: 46/100 · 15mo ago
45
“Spend more or spend less, but probably skip this one.”
Assessed from verdict: 45/100
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Android CentralCoverage
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G review
“The Galaxy A56 is the worst mid-range phone I used in 2025.”
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NotebookcheckCoverage
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G review
“The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G offers a balanced total package within the mid-range segment.”
Source page · 1d ago
Trusted ReviewsCoverage
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G review
“The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is a great phone with a surprisingly premium build considering its mid-range price tag.”
Source page · 1d ago