Samsung Galaxy A56 in Kenya – full specs and price
The cost of the Samsung Galaxy A56 in Kenya is Ksh 94,000. It has a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display screen, 120Hz refresh rate for smooth motions and better responsiveness, HDR10+ improved picture quality, and a maximum of 2600 nits brightness.
Galaxy A56 has high-quality triple main cameras, which can record high-quality video in 8K, 4K, and 1080p at 24/30, 30/60. 20/60/120/240 frames per second, respectively, with stereo sound recording. All this is made possible by a 50MP wide camera, a 10MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra wide camera. The front camera is a 12MP wide-angle camera with video recording quality of 4K@30/60fps and 1080p@30fps.
This phone comes with variations of either 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, or 512GB 8GB RAM. At Orifon, we only have the 12/256GB variant. One downside of the Samsung Galaxy A56 is that it doesn’t support extended memory.
Powering this phone is an Exynos 2400 (4 nm) chipset. This chipset only comes with Galaxy A56 phones sold in Kenya and other markets, apart from USA/canada/china. A56 sold in the three markets has a Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The CPU is either 8 8-core or 10 10-core, depending on the market, and the GPU is either XCLIPSE 940 for Kenya and other international markets or Adreno 750 for USA/CANADA/CHINA.
| Feature/Specs | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone name and brand |
Samsung Galaxy A56 |
| Weight and dimensions | 167/168g
147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Build | Glass back, Glass front, Aluminum frame. |
| SIM CARD | Dual nano SIMS
Dual e-SIMS |
| Security | Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner |
| Battery and charging | 4000mAh Li-Ion battery
25W fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse charging |
| Back cameras | 50MP wide angle camera
10MP telephoto camera 12MP ultra wide camera |
| Front camera | 12MP |
| Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth 5.3 GPS |
| RAM and storage | 8/256GB |
| Operating system | Android 14
Up to 7 years of major Android updates One UI 6.1.1 |
| IP rating | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue |
Network & Connectivity
The Samsung Galaxy S24 supports a wide array of network technologies, including GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, and 5G, ensuring compatibility across global carriers. For 2G, it operates on GSM 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 bands, with CDMA 800 and 1900 as well as TD-SCDMA supported.
The 3G network includes HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100, and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO. On 4G LTE, international versions support bands 1 through 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17 through 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38 through 41, and 66, while the USA version includes additional bands like 14, 29, 30, 48, and 71. For 5G, the international model (Kenya included) supports bands including 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, and 78 using SA/NSA/Sub6 technologies. The USA model also supports mmWave with bands 257, 258, 260, and 261. The device supports high-speed data transfer via HSPA, LTE (up to 7-carrier aggregation), and 5G networks.
Design & Build
This flagship model features a premium construction with dimensions measuring 147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 167 or 168 grams depending on the variant.
It has a glass front and back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and an armor aluminum 2 frame enhances durability.
The phone carries an IP68 rating, making it dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. SIM configurations vary by region: dual Nano-SIM with dual eSIM for international models, Nano-SIM with dual eSIM in the USA, and dual Nano-SIM in China.
Display
The Galaxy S24 features a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, HDR10+ support, and an impressive peak brightness of 2600 nits.
It delivers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels at a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, resulting in approximately 416 pixels per inch. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and supports Always-on Display for added convenience.
Performance & Software
Running on Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1, the S24 is guaranteed up to 7 major Android upgrades. Depending on the region, it is powered by either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) for the USA, Canada, and China, or the Exynos 2400 (4 nm) for international variants.
The Snapdragon chipset features an 8-core setup (1×3.39 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×3.1 GHz Cortex-A720, 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720, 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A520), while the Exynos version boasts a 10-core setup (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X4, 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A520). GPU duties are handled by the Adreno 750 (1 GHz) in Snapdragon models and the Xclipse 940 in Exynos models.
Memory & Storage
The S24 does not support external storage cards but comes with a range of internal storage options: 128GB with 8GB RAM, 256GB with either 8GB or 12GB RAM, and 512GB with 8GB RAM. The 128GB variant uses UFS 3.1 storage, while the higher capacity models utilize the faster UFS 4.0 standard for quicker data access and smoother performance.
Cameras
On the back, the Galaxy S24 sports a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50 MP wide sensor with f/1.8 aperture, dual pixel PDAF, and OIS; a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom; and a 12 MP ultrawide camera with a 120˚ field of view and Super Steady video.
Features include LED flash, auto-HDR, and panorama. Video capabilities are robust, supporting up to 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at up to 240fps, and HDR10+ recording with stereo sound and gyro-EIS. The front-facing camera is a 12 MP wide sensor with dual pixel PDAF, HDR, and HDR10+ support, capable of recording 4K at 30/60fps and 1080p at 30fps.
Audio
The Galaxy S24 delivers stereo sound through its dual speakers, tuned by AKG. While it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, it supports high-resolution 32-bit/384kHz audio playback for immersive sound quality.
Communication & Connectivity
For wireless connectivity, the device offers tri-band Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP and LE, and NFC. Positioning technologies include GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, and QZSS. It has no FM radio, but features a USB Type-C 3.2 port with DisplayPort 1.2 and OTG support.
Sensors & Features
Sensors include an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and barometer. Additional features include Samsung DeX and Wireless DeX for a desktop-like experience and “Circle to Search” for AI-assisted interaction.
Battery & Charging
Powering the device is a 4000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports 25W wired charging via USB PD 3.0, capable of charging up to 50% in just 30 minutes. The phone also supports 15W wireless charging via Qi standard and 4.5W reverse wireless charging for small accessories.
Colors, Models & Pricing in Kenya
The Galaxy S24 is available in an array of stylish colors: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, and Sapphire Blue. Model numbers vary by region, including SM-S921B, SM-S921B/DS, SM-S921U, SM-S921U1, SM-S921W, SM-S921N, SM-S9210, SM-S921E, and SM-S921E/DS.
Samsung Galaxy S24 price in Kenya is approximately Ksh 94,000.
Performance Benchmarks
In benchmark tests, the Galaxy S24 performs admirably. It scored 1,218,977 on AnTuTu v9 and 1,696,727 on AnTuTu v10. On GeekBench, it registered 5,833 on version 5 and 6,747 on version 6. In 3DMark’s Wild Life Extreme, it scored 4,183. The display was measured at a peak brightness of 1401 nits, and the loudspeaker output was recorded at -25.2 LUFS, which is considered very good. In terms of battery life, the phone achieved an active use score of 12 hours and 6 minutes.
Where to buy Samsung Galaxy S24 in Kenya
You can buy this flagship phone at Orifon Ltd. Make an order online and we will deliver it to you, or visit our shop today. Also, remember to check out other Samsung phones available at our shop.
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