Read to the end of this Galaxy A56 review, and you’ll learn why.

Whichever currency you’re spending, you’re getting 256GB storage by default.

Launch day happened on March 19 for Europe, and it will launch in Australia starting on March 27.

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The color selection for the Galaxy A56 is a direct split between sensible and spunky.

But the extra 0.6 inches of display does help make up for the gap.

Let’s check out some comparisons versus theGooglePixel 8a.

Samsung Galaxy A56 side and key island from back

Our first subject is some head sculptures in a small plaza in the City of London.

I used the ultrawide cameras of these phones to get a full-height photo of the Gherkin skyscraper.

Lastly, it’s the selfie portrait test.

Samsung Galaxy A56 back panel with finger marks

Samsung Galaxy A56: Performance

This is the category I went into my Galaxy A56 review dreading.

And unfortunately, my expectations were met.

Firstly, this is the only available version to regular consumers.

Samsung Galaxy A56 display

The other key factor is that Samsung no longer offers storage expansion via microSD card.

It’s a pity to see it unceremoniously dumped like this.

But I dont know if it would necessarily be my first recommendation to anyone either.

Samsung Galaxy A56 cameras

Samsung Galaxy A56 custom filter

Samsung Galaxy A56 side rail and key island from front

Google Pixel 9a next to Galaxy A56

Samsung Galaxy A56 (left) and iPhone 16e (right) laying next to each other on a woodgrain table.

Samsung Galaxy S25 review photos.

Galaxy S25 Plus held in the hand.

Nothing Phone 3a in hand

Google Pixel 9a held in the hand.

Samsung Galaxy S25 review photos.

Samsung Tri Fold Foldable phone concept

The back of a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra held in hand with a killer deal tag

Galaxy Z Fold 6 shown in hand

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition on a garden table

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B

Alienware AW2725Q

The Ordo Sonic+ toothbrush photographed in front of a blue background.

Summer garden with patio furniture