Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Now in the US
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is out now in the United States, about four months after it came out in other places. This is a big deal because the last model, the Galaxy A55 5G, wasn't sold in the US. You can buy this mid-range Android phone from Samsung's own shop or from Amazon.
What It Costs, The Colors, and Where to Get It
In the US, you can pick up the Galaxy A56 5G with 8GB of RAM in two setups:
- 128GB memory: $499.99
- 256GB memory: $549.99
You can get the phone in Lightgray and Graphite from Samsung. Amazon has it in Olive too. That makes three out of four colors that were told about for the world now in the US. Right now, there aren't any big deals when you buy it, but Samsung is giving a 40% cut on Galaxy Buds FE with the phone.
What It's Made Of and Main Points
The Galaxy A56 5G has some high-end features:
- Fine Materials: It's made with an aluminum edge and has Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back for guard.
- Tough: It’s rated IP67 for keeping out dust and water.
- Work and Pics: People say the phone does a lot better in how it runs, the battery holds up, and the front camera is top-notch compared to the old model.
Who Else It Goes Up Against
With its price, the Galaxy A56 5G has to face off with others in the US. Its main rivals are the Google Pixel 9a, priced the same at $499.99, and the OnePlus 13R, which you might find for less on Amazon.
Updates for the Software
Samsung has said it will give the Galaxy A56 5G six new system updates and will keep it safe with updates for six years. This is a big promise for this kind of phone. Only the Google Pixel 9a does better with seven years of updates for both system and safety.
You can find our full review of Galaxy A56 5G here.