Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
pending verification on sale 2025 model: see the 2025 rankings
162 × 77.3 × 7.2 mm · 180 g
The Samsung Galaxy M56 5G launched in India on 17 April 2025, went on sale on 23 April 2025 and costs ₹27,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant (launch price, 17 April 2025).
It has Samsung Exynos 1480, a 6.74-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹27,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- Samsung Exynos 1480
- Display
- 6.74" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- —
- Weight
- 180 g
- India launch
- 17 April 2025
- On sale in India
- 23 April 2025
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹27,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹30,999 | launch | — |
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.74 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,161 single-core / 3,398 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Macro camera | 2 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 162 × 77.3 × 7.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g |
| Water and dust resistance | No IP rating confirmed |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 15, One UI 7 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 6 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: not enough data | — | 76% |
| Camera | Camera: not enough data | — | 60% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 30% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 43/100 | — | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 66/100 | — | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 40/100 | — | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 44/100 | — | 90% |
| Display | Display: 70/100 | — | 88% |
| Software support | Software support: 88/100 | — | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 20/100 | — | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000
- Its 5,000 mAh battery is larger than only 0% of the 69 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 45W wired charging is faster than only 12% of the 69 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 1,200-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 11% of the 61 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 69 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its Samsung Exynos 1480 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~3,398) is faster than 79% of the 62 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 6 years of OS upgrades is longer than 90% of the 58 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
- Its 180 g weight is lighter than 87% of the 61 other phones priced ₹21,000–₹35,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G in India?
- 8GB/128GB: ₹27,999 (launch, 2025-04-17); 8GB/256GB: ₹30,999 (launch, 2025-04-17).
- When was the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G launched in India?
- 17 April 2025; it went on sale on 23 April 2025.
- Which processor does the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G use?
- Samsung Exynos 1480.
- What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G?
- 5,000 mAh, with 45W wired charging.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G support 5G?
- Yes, the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G supports 5G.
- How many years of updates will the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G get?
- 6 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Samsung.
Sources
- Samsung India features page (OIS camera) (accessed 17 October 2026)
Notes: Launch 17 Apr 2025. 256GB price Rs 30,999 appears in one outlet only; others report 8/128 only at Rs 27,999. Main sensor size not found; no IP rating listed anywhere seen (left null, press coverage says not waterproof). Peak 1200 nits per press coverage only. Glass Victus+ per press coverage, Victus per Samsung. Update years per press coverage; one outlet says support till 2030. Index extracts only.
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