Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: The Phone That Finally Makes Sense (Unlike Toronto Real Estate)
Remember when phones cost less than a weekend cottage rental? The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G does. At around $519 CAD, it's the rare purchase that won't have you eating beans on toast for a month—though let's be honest, as a London transplant, I'd probably do that anyway.
Why This Mid-Ranger Slaps (Yes, I Said Slaps)
After three weeks with the A56 through Toronto's January freeze, I'm convinced Samsung's cracked the code. Here's what you're getting for half the price of a flagship:
The Display: A gorgeous 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate. Scrolling Instagram is smoother than a pint of Guinness, and at 1,200 nits brightness, you can actually see it during Toronto's three annual sunny days.
The Build: IP67 water resistance (survived sleet, snow, and one near-miss with a puddle), Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, and it's only 7.4mm thin. Premium feel without the premium therapy bills afterward.
The Camera: 50MP main sensor with OIS means your shaky hands from too much coffee won't ruin your photos. The AI Object Eraser has saved countless shots from random Toronto raccoons or coyotes (yep, from the cartoon) photobombing my attempts at aesthetically pleasing content.
Battery Life: 5,000mAh battery gets you through a full day of doom-scrolling, TTC delays, and pretending to work. The 45W fast charging means 30 minutes gets you from zero to "enough to survive the day."
Future-Proof: Six years of updates. That's 2031, folks. Your phone will outlast most Toronto condos' plumbing.
The Catch (There's Always One)
No expandable storage. You're stuck with 128GB or 256GB. Spring for the 256GB unless you enjoy deleting photos monthly like some sort of digital Marie Kondo.
Should You Buy It?
If you're tired of flagship prices that make you question your life choices, absolutely. It won't make you cool (we're xennials, that ship sailed with our Discman), but it'll handle everything you throw at it without requiring a second mortgage.
Grab the Galaxy A56 5G here and join me in mid-range smugness. Your wallet will thank you, and you'll have money left over for important things—like decent coffee or explaining to relatives back home why Canadian winters are "actually fine."
Rating: 8.5/10 — Proper wicked for the price
Ready to upgrade without the sticker shock? Snag the Galaxy A56 5G right here.
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