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Galaxy A56, One UI 8.5 Update Review: Less than expected changes and hidden advantagesWe took a detailed look at the latest One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy A56. This update focused on visual improvements, but some user experience issues remain unresolved, leaving room for disappointment. Nevertheless, the A56 remains an attractive value-for-money smartphone.
1. ✨ One UI 8.5 Update: The Gap Between Expectation and Reality
· The One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy A56 focused on visual improvements rather than adding new features, but some user experience issues, such as a lack of smoothness in the control center, were not resolved.
· In particular, compared to the previous model, the A55, the control center animations were observed to be somewhat choppy, and the 'Reduce transparency and blur' setting had a minimal effect.
· This smoothness issue is also present in other devices, including the A57, and is an area that Samsung needs to continuously improve.
· Intermittent stuttering also occurs when switching multitasking windows, but it is less noticeable than before.
· Overall app launch speed and background animations remain smooth.
· In particular, compared to the previous model, the A55, the control center animations were observed to be somewhat choppy, and the 'Reduce transparency and blur' setting had a minimal effect.
· This smoothness issue is also present in other devices, including the A57, and is an area that Samsung needs to continuously improve.
· Intermittent stuttering also occurs when switching multitasking windows, but it is less noticeable than before.
· Overall app launch speed and background animations remain smooth.
00:00 - 01:25
1. ✨ One UI 8.5 Update: The Gap Between Expectation and Reality
· The One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy A56 focused on visual improvements rather than adding new features, but some user experience issues, such as a lack of smoothness in the control center, were not resolved.
· In particular, compared to the previous model, the A55, the control center animations were observed to be somewhat choppy, and the 'Reduce transparency and blur' setting had a minimal effect.
· This smoothness issue is also present in other devices, including the A57, and is an area that Samsung needs to continuously improve.
· Intermittent stuttering also occurs when switching multitasking windows, but it is less noticeable than before.
· Overall app launch speed and background animations remain smooth.
· In particular, compared to the previous model, the A55, the control center animations were observed to be somewhat choppy, and the 'Reduce transparency and blur' setting had a minimal effect.
· This smoothness issue is also present in other devices, including the A57, and is an area that Samsung needs to continuously improve.
· Intermittent stuttering also occurs when switching multitasking windows, but it is less noticeable than before.
· Overall app launch speed and background animations remain smooth.
01:26 - 03:57
2. 🎨 Visual Changes and New Features: What's Different?
· This update primarily focused on visual changes, such as altering the layout of some basic apps like the Phone and Clock apps.
· In terms of 'Intelligent Features,' there were almost no new features added, but an option to remove the battery icon was included.
· The 'Share with other Galaxy devices' feature has been added to the 'Connected devices' menu, allowing for storage space sharing and file transfer.
· An FPS counter feature has been added, and you can manage spam notifications with the 'Block apps with excessive ads' and 'Intelligent blocking' features.
· AI features like Object Eraser are not included in this update.
· In terms of 'Intelligent Features,' there were almost no new features added, but an option to remove the battery icon was included.
· The 'Share with other Galaxy devices' feature has been added to the 'Connected devices' menu, allowing for storage space sharing and file transfer.
· An FPS counter feature has been added, and you can manage spam notifications with the 'Block apps with excessive ads' and 'Intelligent blocking' features.
· AI features like Object Eraser are not included in this update.
03:58 - 07:44
3. 📱 Galaxy A56: Detailed Analysis of Design and Display
· The Galaxy A56 boasts a premium design similar to flagship models and supports an IP67 water and dust resistance rating.
· Its weight of 198g is not burdensome for portability, and the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+.
· A peak brightness of 900 nits ensures outdoor visibility, but it's not top-tier.
· The 1080p resolution (385 PPI) provides a clear screen at normal viewing distances, and the colors are vivid and natural.
· Gaming performance is at a mid-range level, suitable for everyday use and casual gaming rather than high-spec games.
· Its weight of 198g is not burdensome for portability, and the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+.
· A peak brightness of 900 nits ensures outdoor visibility, but it's not top-tier.
· The 1080p resolution (385 PPI) provides a clear screen at normal viewing distances, and the colors are vivid and natural.
· Gaming performance is at a mid-range level, suitable for everyday use and casual gaming rather than high-spec games.
07:45 - 09:21
4. 🎮 Gaming Performance and Benchmark Results
· While the Galaxy A56 is not a dedicated gaming smartphone, it can play PUBG at 60 frames per second, and Call of Duty Mobile runs smoothly on lower settings.
· Equipped with a Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset and 8GB RAM (or 12GB RAM option), its overall performance is decent.
· Thermal management is also good, and there are no significant performance drops during gaming.
· Geekbench and Wildlife Extreme benchmark scores are in the mid-range, with a difference compared to the latest flagship models.
· Equipped with a Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset and 8GB RAM (or 12GB RAM option), its overall performance is decent.
· Thermal management is also good, and there are no significant performance drops during gaming.
· Geekbench and Wildlife Extreme benchmark scores are in the mid-range, with a difference compared to the latest flagship models.
09:22 - 10:13
5. 🔊 Speaker and Fingerprint Recognition Performance
· The speakers on the Galaxy A56 offer good low-mid frequency reproduction and a balanced overall sound, which is quite satisfactory considering it's a mid-range smartphone.
· The fingerprint recognition animation has become smoother after the One UI 8.5 update, and facial recognition also works quickly and accurately.
· The fingerprint recognition animation has become smoother after the One UI 8.5 update, and facial recognition also works quickly and accurately.
10:14 - 11:44
6. 📸 Camera Performance: Satisfactory Photos, Disappointing Videos
· It features a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera, with no telephoto lens.
· Daytime photos are excellent in terms of detail and color, producing natural results without separate editing.
· Video recording is only supported up to 4K 30fps, and noise can occur in low-light conditions, which is a drawback.
· The 12MP front camera supports 4K 30fps video recording.
· Daytime photos are excellent in terms of detail and color, producing natural results without separate editing.
· Video recording is only supported up to 4K 30fps, and noise can occur in low-light conditions, which is a drawback.
· The 12MP front camera supports 4K 30fps video recording.
11:45 - 13:25
7. 🔋 Battery Performance and Overall Verdict
· The 5,000mAh battery supports 45W charging, and its standby and usage times are excellent. It can last for about a day and a half with typical use.
· Despite some drawbacks like the lack of wireless charging and limited AI features, considering its reasonable price, excellent design, and decent display and performance, the Galaxy A56 remains an attractive mid-range smartphone.
· A particular advantage is that it can be purchased at a lower price than the A57.
· Despite some drawbacks like the lack of wireless charging and limited AI features, considering its reasonable price, excellent design, and decent display and performance, the Galaxy A56 remains an attractive mid-range smartphone.
· A particular advantage is that it can be purchased at a lower price than the A57.