Huawei Nova 15 VS Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
We are comparing the Huawei Nova 15 ( Huawei ) head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G ( Samsung ) . You'll get the key pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Note: This comparison of Huawei Nova 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Huawei Nova 15 AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Here’s how Huawei Nova 15 and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which phone excels where.
Reasons to consider the Huawei Nova 15
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20% larger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
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Higher resolution (1084 x 2412)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 50 MP
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122% faster charging (100 W vs 45 W)
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1% lighter at 196g
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
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Superior display technology (Super AMOLED)
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21% higher AnTuTu v11 score (1251330 vs 1033121)
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53% higher single-core Geekbench score (1354 vs 887)
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45% higher multi-core Geekbench score (3789 vs 2610)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Huawei Nova 15 AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Huawei Nova 15 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 | Huawei Nova 15 | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Huawei | Samsung |
| Release Date: | December 1, 2025 | March 1, 2025 |
| Mobile SoC: | Kirin 8020 | Exynos 1580 |
| GPU: | Maleoon 920C | Samsung Xclipse 540 |
| Operating System: | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 196 g | 198 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1084 x 2412 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 395 | 385 |
| Display Technology: | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | — | 1200 nits, 1900 nits (HDR) |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Dual Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode |
| Main Camera Video: | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 240 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 50 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Focal Length | 23 mm | — |
| Sensor | — | Sony IMX906 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.56" | 1/1.56" |
| Pixel Size | — | 1 micron |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel Phase Autofocus | Phase Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | 12 MP | — |
| Image Resolution | 12 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | — |
| Focal Length | 69 mm | — |
| Stabilization | Digital | — |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | — | 12 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | — | Sony IMX258 |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/3.06" |
| Pixel Size | — | 1.12 micron |
| Stabilization | — | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | — |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | — | Samsung S5K3LC |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.5" | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel Phase Autofocus | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 31 | 29 |
| Battery Type: | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 100W | 45W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 12 GB | 12 GB, 8 GB, 6 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB | 256 GB, 128 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | — | 114 |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 887 | 1354 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 2610 | 3789 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1033121 | 1251330 |
| CPU | 427262 | 496982 |
| GPU | 99555 | 286955 |
| MEM | 216046 | 160782 |
| UX | 290258 | 306611 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 856336 | — |
| CPU | 381615 | — |
| GPU | 104047 | — |
| MEM | 182276 | — |
| UX | 188398 | — |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Side Mounted | 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 Huawei Nova 15 AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
The charts below visualize how Huawei Nova 15 and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Huawei Nova 15 AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Huawei Nova 15’s 6.7 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G’s 6.7 inches display. Each rectangle is scaled so you can see at a glance which phone offers a larger viewing area.
Huawei Nova 15
6.7 inches″
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
6.7 inches″
Release Timeline of Huawei Nova 15 and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G was released 9 months earlier than Huawei Nova 15.
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Domain Score Summary
Note: Scores (0 to 100) are generated by Comparigon’s scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, this is a close match and neither phone clearly wins overall. Huawei Nova 15 is stronger in Camera and Battery. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is stronger in Performance and Display. Pick based on what you value most day to day.
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