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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great budget cell phone option
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great budget cell phone option. This phone offers most of the features of a flagship phone at a great price.
Big, bright display with great resolution, while battery lasts at least 1 full day with average usage. Also fast and responsive, great for web surfing as well as binge watching on the go and takes great pictures in most conditions too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung Galaxy A56: The Perfect, Seamless Upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Upgrade Justification: Connectivity Solved
The primary reason for replacing an aging but otherwise functional Galaxy A50 was the persistent, frustrating connectivity issues with a newer wearable, specifically the Galaxy Watch 6. The A50's outdated software caused constant disconnections and re-pairing nightmares. The A56 completely solves this—the connection is now rock-solid and seamless, finally allowing the Watch 6 to be used as intended without losing settings. This alone makes the upgrade worthwhile.
Performance and User Experience (Awesome Improvements)
My mother's experience has been overwhelmingly positive:
Speed and Responsiveness: The phone is noticeably more responsive to tactile input and operates with a snappy, modern speed, a major jump from the older model.
Camera Quality: The new, better cameras are a highlight, capturing sharper and more detailed images.
Fast Charging: Charging is significantly faster, especially when paired with an Anker wall charger. This is a huge convenience boost, meaning less time tethered to an outlet.
Design & Comfort: It feels better to hold than the A50, and the longer-lasting battery life is a welcome return to all-day reliability.
Audio: The loud speakers ensure she can clearly hear notifications and calls, which pairs perfectly with the ability to answer directly from her Galaxy Watch 6.
Value and Minor Drawback
At its price point, the Galaxy A56 is a superb modern device. It offers virtually all the essential, high-performance "goodies" of my own older flagship Note 10+, making it a phenomenal value in a market where phone prices are steadily increasing.
The only minor con noted was the lack of a factory-applied screen protector, a small detail she missed from previous flagship Samsung models as the Note10+; but nothing that a ZAGG - Glass Elite could not solve.
Final Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable, feature-rich mid-range smartphone. For users upgrading from an older A-series phone, the jump in camera quality, battery life, performance, and crucial connectivity is massive. It's a fantastic gift and a powerful piece of technology at a reasonable price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung A56
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works amazingly
Nice quality phone
Amazing size of the phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
"It’s got a quick processor
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
"This phone features a fast processor and outstanding camera quality."
"Enjoy high-speed performance and exceptional camera clarity with this phone."
"Equipped with a powerful processor and a top-tier camera."
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A56 Galaxy
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Colour and weight!!
The camera is really good!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works well and looks like an iphone if youre into that
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Parent Phone
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great battery, great overall phone for parents. Takes good pictures.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
OK PHONE
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall its a good phone. But it has reception issues. Trying to figure it out.
The phone was also supposed to be delivered next day. It took 4 days to be delivered which put us in a bad situation.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really good middle price range phone. I got it to replace my old galaxy phone. Its higher resolution and nicer camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what i expected
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Arrived quickly, and was exactly what i expected.
Brand new, feels solid, and excellent baytery life!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great mid level phone and for the price, it's amazing. Great for phone games so i got it for my 10yo as she's had hers for 3 years and finally decided i should upgrade. Camera is definitely better than many others, her old one felt like a vintage camera in comparison lol. Battery life is also fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone at a great price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for my dad to upgrade his old phone. He absolutely loves it. If you are on a budget this is the one to buy
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung A56 5G
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Quick response time and great battery! Great pricing!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent product, im very happy to buy in best buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely good
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Reliable and Efficient Phone that does everything you need and more.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung Galaxy A56 is an awesome phone
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome mid range phone. Has a fast processor and is about half the price of the flagship Samsung Galaxy S25
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the battery
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good phone and great battery, definitely worth its money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
its a pretty good phone. All though the battery does not stay charged very long like it should.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
unlocked samsung
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the phone came great and was easy to transfer data from my old phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Customer reviews from Samsung US
User rating, 4 out of 5 stars with 6 reviews on Samsung US.