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Samsung Galaxy F56

R6,000
SKU: 6612
Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB
Display: Super AMOLED+, 120Hz
Camera: 50MP
OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.5

Display 9 / 10
Camera 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Battery 9 / 10

PROS

5G network supported, NFC.
Super AMOLED+, 120Hz refresh.
Exynos 1480 with 8GB RAM.
50 MP rear main and 12MP selfie camera.
In-display fingerprint, 45W charging.

CONS

Plastic frame body.
No 3.5mm jack.
FM Radio is unavailable.

The Samsung Galaxy M56 5G sits at an incredibly competitive sweet spot in South Africa’s mid-range smartphone market. Starting at roughly ZAR 6,000, it targets data-heavy users, mobile gamers, and content creators who want a premium experience—like an ultra-smooth screen, heavy-duty processing power, and multi-year durability—without crossing into the expensive flagship price bracket.

Retail Availability: Where to Buy in South Africa

The Galaxy M56 5G is widely distributed across the country. Whether you prefer to buy it upfront as a cash purchase or spread the cost across a monthly cellular data contract, you can find it at these nationwide outlets:

Online Platforms & Tech Specialists: Takealot, HiFi Corp, Hi Online
Major Commercial Retail Chains: Makro, Game, Foschini, Mr Price
Cellular Networks & Mobile Specialists: MTN, Cellucity, 4U, Chatz Connect
Value & Budget Outlets: PEP, Ackermans

Buying Note: While the baseline target sits at ZAR 6,000, final pricing fluctuates across different provinces and retailers. Major online hubs like Takealot regularly run cash-only price drops, whereas providers like MTN and Chatz focus on contract upgrades bundled with data packages.

Key Highlights: Why It Excels at This Price Point

Samsung designed the M-series to focus heavily on performance and battery efficiency. At the ZAR 6,000 mark, the Galaxy M56 5G offers several features that punching well above its weight:

Flagship-Grade 120Hz Display: It features a massive 6.74-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen. The 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling through apps and gaming feel incredibly fluid, while Gorilla Glass Victus+ protects the front and back from accidental drops.
Ultra-Slim, Premium Build: Despite housing a large battery, the phone is exceptionally thin at just 7.2mm and weighs a light 180 grams, making it comfortable to hold for extended scrolling or streaming sessions.
Steady 50MP OIS Camera: The main 50MP camera utilizes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which mechanically stabilizes the lens to eliminate hand-shake blur and capture clean, crisp photos even in low-light conditions.
45W Super Fast Charging: It pairs a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast-charging capabilities, allowing you to top up a flat battery to safe levels in a fraction of the time required by entry-level devices.
Future-Proof Software (6 Years): To give you maximum value for your money, Samsung promises up to 6 major Android OS upgrades, ensuring your phone stays modern, secure, and compatible with the latest apps for years to come.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung Galaxy F56
Announced	07 May, 2025
Released	14 May, 2025
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 6,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	162 x 77.3 x 7.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)
Weight	180 g (6.35 oz)
Colors	Green, Violet

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Super AMOLED+, 120Hz
Size	6.74 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~382 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Camera Features	HDR
Video	Yes
Selfie Camera	12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Camera Features	HDR
Video	Yes

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 15
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	One UI 7

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Xclipse 530
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128GB/256GB
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	5000 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	45W wired