Samsung Galaxy A56 Passes FCC Certification, Revealing Battery Specs Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy A56 is picking up certifications faster than we anticipated. Just yesterday, the A56 5G swung by FCC’s database in the US, once again confirming that its global launch is around the corner. Not all the details were in the documentation, but some were, including its battery and charging.

We found that the A56 has model code SM-A566E/DS in the paperwork, which seems to be the same “E” version that often goes official in international markets. It will support 5G connectivity against many antenna bands between n1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, and 78. Suffice it to say, it will be among the best devices, at least for network reception in areas where 5G is available. 

FCC also tested its other essential options, which we see on the certification as Bluetooth, NFC, GNSS, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Another thing that the FCC considered for tests is charging speed, and it used the adapter model EP-TA800 to plug it in. This power brick can only output 25W.

It doesn’t necessarily mean that a 25W charging speed is the maximum input for the Galaxy A56 because we also saw TENAA’s certification earlier that claimed 45W charging for the battery. The rumor mill also peeped behind the curtain and found the same input wattage, so expect this to be Samsung Galaxy's new model’s upgrade.

The 45W input might be an upgrade for its charging, but what about its battery? Sadly, the battery didn’t get any boost as it’s the same 4,905mAh rated typical cell, which Samsung usually advertises as 5000mAh. Among the renders leaked so far, we can also confirm that A56 will change its design. 

Galaxy A56’s build will use the same Aluminium side rails and glass back again. But, the camera island is overhauled, as you can tell by looking at the images. Its performance will also upscale dramatically as Samsung upgrades the chip from Exynos 1480 to Exynos 1580. It might come in 8 GB and 12 GB variants and Android 15 OS to boot.

We found the A56’s RAM and SoC details from Geekbench. The numbers scored by this device in multi and single-core tests put it close to the Snapdragon 888’s level of performance, which could make it a significant upgrade over the Galaxy A55. We have yet to see its camera and display specs in leaks, so we’ll keep watching for new developments and keep you posted.