Oppo A56 5G Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR4464
ZAR5400
Price of Oppo A56 5G in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: OPPO
Display: 6.5" IPS LCD
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Camera: Dual: 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF + Auxiliary lens
Battery: 5,000 mAh / 10W
Memory: 4 GB RAM / 128 GB storage
Should you buy the Oppo A56 5G?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.5" IPS LCD display for media and everyday use
- Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2021-10-25 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2021-11-16 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | PFVM10 |
Body
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 189.5 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Protection | Panda / Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ) |
Platform
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
Camera
| Rear camera | Dual: 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF + Auxiliary lens |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP |
| Rear features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 8 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 10W |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Violet |
Specifications last checked Jun 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Oppo A56 5G was officially 2021-11-16.
The starting retail price for the Oppo A56 5G in South Africa is currently za ZAR4464. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR5400.
It features a 6.5" IPS LCD display with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Dual: 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF + Auxiliary lens, with video recording listed as 1080p@30fps.
The device lists a 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery, with 10W wired charging.
