When Samsung first launched the Galaxy M51, it made headlines for its massive 7000mAh battery and Snapdragon 730G processor—a mid-range powerhouse that was built for gaming and performance. Samsung’s message was clear- the M-series is all about “monster battery, monster performance.”
But fast forward to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy M56, and the direction seems to have changed. Let’s dive in and see if the M56 really lives up to the legacy.
Design- A Definite Win
Let’s start with the positives. The Galaxy M56 looks absolutely stunning. Samsung has given it a sleek and slim body with silver ring accents around the camera lenses, giving it a premium feel. It’s easily one of the most stylish phones in the M-series lineup.
If design is high on your list, the M56 won’t disappoint. It’s attractive, lightweight, and clearly designed to impress at first glance.
What Happened to the Monster Battery?
This is where the M56 starts to lose the “monster” label. Unlike the M51’s game-changing 7000mAh battery, the M56 settles for a 5000mAh battery. That’s decent, but in 2024, it’s nothing extraordinary.
Many brands are offering 6500mAh batteries in slim designs, so it’s hard to accept that Samsung is marketing the M56 as “the slimmest phone” at the cost of battery life. The big-battery identity of the M-series seems to have been toned down significantly here.
Performance- Power or Just Promotion?
The processor in the M56 is the Exynos 1480, which boasts an AnTuTu score of over 700,000. On paper, that sounds impressive. But let’s be honest—most tech enthusiasts are cautious when it comes to Exynos chips.
What’s more confusing is that Samsung doesn’t even clearly mention the processor on their official site—they just say it’s an “octa-core processor.” That raises questions. If the chipset is so strong, why not highlight it boldly?
In contrast, the M51 proudly used the Snapdragon 730G and marketed it as a gaming-friendly device. With the M56, performance claims are being made—but not backed up clearly.
Marketing vs Reality- A Big Disconnect
In Samsung’s press release, the M56 is labeled with phrases like “Monster Battery” and “Monster Performance.” But the reality feels far from it.
Neither the battery nor the processor seems to justify those buzzwords. It almost feels like Samsung is using the legacy branding of the M-series to create hype, without delivering on the original promise.
Pricing- Worth the Tag?
The Galaxy M56 is priced at ₹25,000 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. At this price, the competition is fierce. Other brands offer faster charging, higher battery capacity, and sometimes better processors in the same range.
Of course, Samsung’s clean One UI software, brand reliability, and display quality still give it an edge in certain areas. But whether that’s enough to justify the price depends entirely on what you value in a phone.
So, Who Should Buy the Galaxy M56?
If you’re looking for a phone that’s:
- Slim and lightweight
- Beautifully designed
- Comes with Samsung’s reliable One UI
…then the M56 could be a good pick.
But if your priority is long battery life and gaming-level performance, the M56 might not satisfy you—especially when other phones in this price bracket offer more powerful specs.
Final Verdict- A Shift in Identity
The Samsung Galaxy M56 may be a visual upgrade, but it doesn’t quite carry forward the “monster DNA” of its predecessors. With a standard battery and a processor that’s being marketed cautiously, it feels like Samsung is shifting the M-series identity—from performance beast to lifestyle device.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but for fans of the original M-series philosophy, this change might be a bit disappointing.
