Hey guys, how are you? So, I have been using Samsung’s latest mid-range phone, the Samsung Galaxy M56, for the last 2 weeks, and today I am going to give you its full review. This phone is also available on Flipkart as Galaxy F56, but whatever the name, it is only available online. And this is the reason why Samsung is able to offer it at such a budget-friendly price—under 25,000 rupees for the base 128GB variant.
It is even cheaper with bank offers! But is Samsung Galaxy M56 phone really worth your money? Let’s see its design, performance, camera, and everything else in detail, and don’t forget to read till the end because there is an important catch too!
Design: Slim, Sleek, and Premium Feel
First things first, let’s talk about the design. Samsung has advertised this phone as the slimmest phone in its segment, and honestly, this is absolutely correct. This phone weighs just 180 grams, which feels quite lightweight and comfortable in the hands. Compared to something like the Nothing Phone 3A Pro, which is a bit heavy and wide, the in-hand feel of M56 is absolutely awesome. Its bezels are also so slim that it looks better than even the pricier Galaxy A56.
Samsung has used Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on both the front and back, which is scratch-resistant. The camera module is also clean and minimal, which I personally liked a lot. Overall, I give it a solid B+ in terms of design. Not A+ because it doesn’t have an official IP rating, which is what I would expect in this price range. Still, this phone is absolutely top-notch in terms of looks and feel.
Display: AMOLED magic
The display of Samsung’s mid-range phones is always a highlight, and the Galaxy M56 also leaves no stone unturned. You get a vibrant AMOLED screen with rich colours, smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and absolutely crisp touch response. The brightness is also quite good, even outdoor usage is not an issue. Plus, HDR10 playback support is also available on Netflix and other OTT platforms, which is a big plus point for binge-watchers.
But one small complaint—this phone comes with a single speaker. And frankly, the sound quality and loudness of the single speaker is not impressive at all in 2025. Compared to Nothing Phone 3A Pro’s speakers, which are quite loud and immersive, the speaker of M56 disappoints a bit. The vibration motor is also average in it—the feedback is not that satisfying while typing or pressing the navigation keys. And yes, the optical fingerprint sensor is also a bit slow, which has been a common issue in Samsung’s mid-range phones.
Performance: Fine, but not perfect
Now let’s talk about performance. The Galaxy M56 has last year’s Exynos 1480 chipset, which is honestly not the best for this price range. But Samsung has optimized this chip a lot, so performance is okayish in day-to-day tasks. Games like PUBG and Mobile Legends run smoothly at 60fps, but the phone overheats a lot while playing PUBG. Multitasking also feels a bit slow when using 2-3 apps simultaneously.
But a big plus point of Samsung’s mid-range phones is their software. This phone comes with Android 15 with the latest One UI 7, which is visually extremely pleasing and fun to use. I personally am a big fan of One UI! Plus, Samsung promises 6 years of OS updates, which is rare in this segment. Most brands only offer 2-3 years of updates, so this is a big advantage.
Battery: Reliable, but with separate charger
The M56 also performs well in terms of battery life. Typically, I got 6-7 hours of screen-on time, which is enough for a day’s usage. It is not as good as the 6500mAh or 7000mAh silicon-carbon batteries from some Chinese brands, but it is reliable. The problem is that charger is not provided in the box, so you will have to buy a separate one. I used my 65W PD charger, and it took around 1 hour 20 minutes to fully charge the phone.
Cameras: Decent, but nothing amazing
Now coming to the cameras, I am a little disappointed here. Photos taken by the 50MP main camera are decent, but nothing extraordinary. Colour reproduction is not consistent, and the 8MP ultrawide camera results are even more average—details are low and dynamic range is quite weak in low-light. Night photos are also a little muddy.
But one thing I liked is the skin tone handling in portraits and selfies. Portraits of this phone have a slight pinkish tone which looks natural and pleasing. The M56 is a little better in video recording as well—4K 30fps videos are quite smooth. But overall, the Nothing Phone 3A Pro’s cameras, especially its 3x periscope lens, perform much better than the M56.
Galaxy M56 vs. Nothing Phone 3A Pro: Who Wins?
So overall, is the Galaxy M56 worth the money under Rs 25,000? Yes, if you want a Samsung phone, this is the best option in this price range. Compared to Galaxy A26 and A36, M56 is a much better deal. But its biggest competitor is Nothing Phone 3A Pro, which is available for Rs 27,000 (with bank discounts).
Nothing Phone 3A Pro is better in almost every category—design, speakers, haptics, performance, and cameras (especially that 3x periscope lens). Software experience is equally good in both, but if you can spend Rs 2,000 extra, then Nothing Phone 3A Pro is a better overall package. But if you are a Samsung fan or strictly want to stay within the budget of Rs 25,000, then M56 is also not bad.
Final Thoughts: Who to choose?
So friends, this was my full review of Galaxy M56. Its slim design, vibrant AMOLED display, and solid software experience make it a strong contender. But the single speaker, average performance, and so-so cameras are its drawbacks. If you want the trust of Samsung and long-term updates, then this is the phone for you. Otherwise, you can also consider the Nothing Phone 3A Pro by increasing your budget a little.
What do you think? Galaxy M56 or Nothing Phone 3A Pro—which phone did you like more? Do let us know in the comments, and if you like this review check out our other reviews on Unfite.com for more such honest reviews. Stay tuned for more tech updates!