Samsung Galaxy A56 5G performance test with Exynos 1580 chip: Can the South Korean company’s latest smartphone provide a smooth user experience and impressive gaming experience?
This year’s Galaxy A56 5G brings many notable upgrades, from new design and smart AI features to powerful performance. The mobile features an Exynos 1580 processor—Samsung’s latest mid-range chip, which Samsung manufactures on a 4nm process to deliver a smooth and impressive experience.
Today’s article will review the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G performance and test the games. At nearly £499, this is a choice worth considering for daily use, whether you use it or not!
Samsung Galaxy A56 Specifications
Before we start testing the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G performance, let’s take a look at the device’s configuration parameters first:
- Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O HDR Display with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits HBM (high brightness mode), up to 1900 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection
- CPU: Up to 2.9GHz Octa-Core Exynos 1580 4nm processor with AMD Xclipse 540 GPURAM+ROM: 8GB / 12GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB internal storage
- OS: Android 15 with Samsung One UI 7
- Rear camera: 50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 12MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, 5MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash
- Front camera: 12MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture
- Features: In-display Fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dust and Water resistant (IP67)
- Connectivity: 5G SA / NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC
- Battery: 5000mAh (typical) battery with 45W fast charging
- Dimensions: 162.2x 77.5 x 7.4mm
- Weight: 198g
The Exynos 1580 chip is manufactured using the third-generation 4nm EUV process. It uses the ARMv9 CPU architecture with powerful Cortex-A720 cores and the Xclipse 540 GPU (AMD’s RDNA 3) for 37% increased graphics performance. The NPU reaches 14.7 TOPS, supports better AI, and is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 memory to optimize processing speed.
Samsung has optimized the Galaxy A series, especially the A56, for performance. After using the Galaxy A56 5G for three days, I am impressed with its smoothness in everyday tasks like calling, texting, and light entertainment.
When tested with heavier tasks, the device still performs well. It smoothly plays many popular games today with suitable settings, providing a stable and comfortable experience.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G also has an Exynos 1580 chip. I will test its performance through a benchmark score test and actual gaming experience to see its power in detail!
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Performance Review
Like many performance reviews of Techtoyreviews, we will use 3 software Antutu Benchmark, Geekbench 6, and 3DMark, to record scores for Samsung Galaxy A56 5G:
Antutu and Geekbench 6
First is the result from the Antutu Benchmark. The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G gives excellent results. With more than 800,000 AnTuTu points, the performance is awe-inspiring in the mid-range segment.
This figure surpasses the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (Snapdragon 7s Gen 3) with 741,294 points and the Nothing Phone 2a Plus (Dimensity 7350 Pro) with 768,900 points. This shows that the A56 is powerful and has a competitive advantage in performance compared to its competitors.
In the Geekbench 6 test, the Galaxy A56 5G continues to show its superior power, leading with 1,350 single-core points, higher than the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (1,199 points) and Nothing Phone 2a Plus (1,164 points).
In the multi-core performance test, the Galaxy A56 5G maintained its form with 3,838 points, far surpassing the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (3,195 points) and Nothing Phone 2a Plus (2,635 points), showing strong performance in the mid-range segment.
3DMark
Next is the 3DMark application with the Wild Life Extreme test, which achieved a high total score of 1,313 points and an average FPS of 7.87, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus achieved 1,038 points and an average FPS of 6.22.
About battery management and performance maintenance:
- Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Battery remains 100%, temperature does not increase, remains at 34 degrees Celsius, FPS fluctuates from 6 – 10 FPS
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G: Battery remains 100%, temperature remains 31 degrees, FPS fluctuates 2 – 8 FPS
The results show that both Galaxy A56 5G have good battery and temperature management capabilities, do not consume too much battery, and are pretty cool when the temperature does not change.
In the Wild Life Extreme Stress Test, the Galaxy A56 5G achieved 94.8% stability, which is lower than the impressive 99.7% of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.
This is evident in the loop scores, where the Galaxy A56 5G has a peak of 1,301 points and a low of 1,234 points. Meanwhile, although it does not score as high as the A56, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus maintains a more stable performance, with scores fluctuating very little between the highest loop (1,044 points) and the lowest (1,041 points).
About battery management and performance maintenance:
- Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Battery decreased by 6% from 100% to 94%, temperature increased by 7 degrees C from 32 degrees C to 39 degrees C, FPS fluctuated from 5 – 10 FPS
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus: Battery decreased by 2% from 100% to 98%, temperature increased by 8 degrees Celsius from 30 degrees Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius, FPS fluctuated 5 – 8 FPS
The Wild Life Extreme and Stress Tests show that the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G delivers impressive performance for its price range. The device not only achieved high scores but also surpassed some competitors such as OPPO Reno13 Series (focusing on AI and design), Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (balancing performance, appearance, and powerful camera parameters) or Nothing Phone 2a Plus (aiming for uniqueness and innovative experiences).
However, let’s consider pure performance or gaming capabilities. The Galaxy A56 5G still struggles to surpass performance-focused competitors like the Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro or even the POCO X6 Pro, which feature more powerful processors and offer better optimization for gaming. In return, the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is a balance between brand, design, camera, and software compared to just performance like the Poco X7 Pro.
Gaming Tests
Like other performance reviews, I will test three games: Genshin Impact, PUBG: Mobile, and League of Legends: Wild Rift, to see how they perform on the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.
Genshin Impact
First is Genshin Impact; I tried the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G at the highest configuration and 60 FPS to see how it performs.
Although I set the game to 60 FPS, the Galaxy A56 5G only reached 43.68 FPS, sometimes dropping to nearly 39 FPS, mainly when I fought La Hoan or in areas with many monsters. My actual experience moving in this open-world game is still quite good, but the frame rate decreases slightly when entering combat with many explosive effects.
If you set the game to high graphics, sometimes the camera feels a bit “stuck” when rotating quickly. So, if you want a smoother experience, I recommend reducing the graphics to medium.
PUBG Mobile
Next is PUBG Mobile; the device can set the highest image to HD with an extremely high frame rate.
Usually, I would set the graphics to Smooth to enable Extreme Frame Rate (60FPS). However, the frame rate on this device is limited to High (30FPS). Meanwhile, last year’s Galaxy A55 can still play 60FPS at Smooth. I will recheck this issue and update you later.
It’s a pity that the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is limited to 30FPS. I expected to be able at least to turn on 60FPS for a smoother gaming experience. However, in return, the FPS almost did not fluctuate throughout the game, consistently stable around 29-30FPS. This helps the game run smoothly, without lag, providing a stable experience.
League of Legends: Wild Rift
Finally, League of Legends: Wild Rift, with a basic game like Wild Rift, the Galaxy A56 5G, allows me to set the game’s configuration to the highest level at 120 FPS.
While playing League of Legends: Wild Rift, the Galaxy A56 5G maintained an average FPS of around 118 FPS. The FPS line is almost straight, proving the device is very stable. My experience on the device is outstanding. The frame rate is stable, and no sudden FPS drop exists. Even when combat is smooth, there is no lag.
In summary, the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G with Exynos 1580 chip offers good performance in its price range and meets entertainment and gaming needs well.
The smartphone can still play heavy games like Genshin Impact, but users should reduce the graphics to medium or low to maintain a stable frame rate. Overall, this is a worthy choice for those who need a smartphone with strong performance, good multitasking, and stable gaming in the mid-range segment.
Final Line
Through the performance review and game test of the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, I see that Exynos 1580 delivers strong performance and is superior to competitors in the segment. However, this is a new chip, so the game is not optimized; for example, the maximum FPS is not opened. Hopefully, Samsung will update us soon on this issue.
Also see: Samsung Galaxy A06 5G Hands-on: First Impression
What do you think about the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G performance? Let me know in the comments section below.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is being sold at Amazon stores with a preferential price of only £499 / $435.
