Samsung Galaxy A55 5G VS Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
We are comparing the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (Samsung) 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 Samsung Galaxy A55 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Here’s how Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 32 MP
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microSD support
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
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21% higher AnTuTu v11 score (1251330 vs 1031048)
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19% higher single-core Geekbench score (1354 vs 1140)
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13% higher multi-core Geekbench score (3789 vs 3346)
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80% faster charging (45 W vs 25 W)
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90% brighter (1900 nits vs 1000 nits)
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7% lighter at 198g
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2% larger display (6.7 inches vs 6.6 inches)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A55 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 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 | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release Date: | March 1, 2024 | March 1, 2025 |
| Mobile SoC: | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 1580 |
| GPU: | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Samsung Xclipse 540 |
| Operating System: | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 213 g | 198 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 390 | 385 |
| Display Technology: | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 1000 nits | 1200 nits, 1900 nits (HDR) |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 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, 720p at 240 fps | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 240 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 32 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 | 8160 x 6120 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Sensor | Sony IMX906 | Sony IMX906 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.56" | 1/1.56" |
| Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase Autofocus | Phase Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | Sony IMX258 | 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 | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 6464 x 4864 | — |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 26 mm | — |
| Sensor | Sony IMX616 | Samsung S5K3LC |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.74" | — |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | — |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 27 | 29 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 25W | 45W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 12 GB, 8 GB, 6 GB | 12 GB, 8 GB, 6 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 128 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | 108 | 114 |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1140 | 1354 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 3346 | 3789 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1031048 | 1251330 |
| CPU | 377792 | 496982 |
| GPU | 223684 | 286955 |
| MEM | 158495 | 160782 |
| UX | 271077 | 306611 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 720015 | — |
| CPU | 232912 | — |
| GPU | 169273 | — |
| MEM | 148113 | — |
| UX | 169717 | — |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM | 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: | 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 Samsung Galaxy A55 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
The charts below visualize how Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A55 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G’s 6.6 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G’s 6.7 inches display.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
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Release Timeline of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G was released 1 year earlier than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has a narrow overall lead compared to the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. Its strongest advantages are in Performance and Display. They are still fairly close in Camera and Battery.
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