Full specs

Price now	£250.24
Launch price	£499
Released	March 2025
Screen	6.7"
Refresh rate	120Hz
Chip	Exynos 1580
RAM	8GB
Storage (base)	256GB
Main camera	50MP
Rear cameras	3
Battery	5000mAh
Charging	45W
Weight	198g
5G	Yes
eSIM	Yes
Physical SIM slot	Yes
Dual SIM	Yes
Water resistance	IP67
OS updates promised	6 years

UK retail base is 8GB/256GB (£459 128GB is Enterprise Edition). Current price from GSMArena tracker (verify).

eSIM and travel

The Galaxy A56 5G supports eSIM alongside a normal SIM card, so you can add a travel eSIM and keep your UK number. Find a travel eSIM.

Real cost over 2 years

£370.24

Buy it outright at £250.24, plus Lyca Mobile 30GB SIM-only (£5/month, the cheapest 15GB+ plan we track) for 24 months. That's usually cheaper than a phone contract.

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