Google Pixel 9a VS Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
We are comparing the Google Pixel 9a (Google) with the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (Samsung). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Google Pixel 9a AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Here’s how Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9a
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2% larger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
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6% higher AnTuTu v11 score (1321069 vs 1251330)
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24% higher single-core Geekbench score (1677 vs 1354)
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Higher resolution (1080 x 2424)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 13 MP
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7% higher multi-core Geekbench score (4067 vs 3789)
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42% brighter (2700 nits vs 1900 nits)
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
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Superior display technology (Super AMOLED)
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50% more RAM (12GB vs 8GB)
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96% faster charging (45 W vs 23 W)
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Dual SIM support
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6% larger display (6.7 inches vs 6.3 inches)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Google Pixel 9a AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Samsung | |
| Release Date: | April 10, 2025 | March 1, 2025 |
| Mobile SoC: | Tensor G4 | Exynos 1580 |
| GPU: | Mali-G715 MP7 | Samsung Xclipse 540 |
| Operating System: | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 186 g | 198 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1080 x 2424 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 422 | 385 |
| Display Technology: | POLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 1800 nits (HDR), 2700 nits (peak) | 1200 nits, 1900 nits (HDR) |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Dual Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | Dual LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode, RAW support | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode |
| Main Camera Video: | 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240 fps | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 240 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 30 fps | 4K at 30 fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Focal Length | 25 mm | — |
| Sensor | Samsung GN8 | Sony IMX906 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.0" | 1/1.56" |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | 1 micron |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel PDAF | Phase Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 16 mm | — |
| Sensor | Sony IMX712 | Sony IMX258 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.06" | 1/3.06" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 4032 x 3024 | — |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 20 mm | — |
| Sensor | CMOS | Samsung S5K3LC |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.1" | — |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | — |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 20 | 29 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 23W | 45W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 8 GB | 12 GB, 8 GB, 6 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 128 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | 128 | 114 |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1677 | 1354 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 4067 | 3789 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1321069 | 1251330 |
| CPU | 445318 | 496982 |
| GPU | 410687 | 286955 |
| MEM | 175537 | 160782 |
| UX | 289527 | 306611 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1291119 | — |
| CPU | 387719 | — |
| GPU | 456122 | — |
| MEM | 207898 | — |
| UX | 239380 | — |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Under Display | Under Display |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | No | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Google Pixel 9a AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
The charts below visualize how Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Google Pixel 9a AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Google Pixel 9a’s 6.3 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G’s 6.7 inches display.
Google Pixel 9a
6.3 inches″
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
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Release Timeline of Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G was released 1 month, 9 days earlier than Google Pixel 9a.
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, this is a close match and neither phone clearly wins overall. Google Pixel 9a is stronger in Performance and Camera. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is stronger in Display and Battery. Pick based on what you value most day to day.
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