Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 comparison
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| Released at Mar, 2024 | Released at Mar, 2025 |
Pros
- Larger display size
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
- More performance in the GeekBench test
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Samsung Galaxy A56. The key differences between them: 6.6" vs 6.7" display, 8 / 12GB vs 6 / 8 / 12GB RAM and 213g vs 198g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
77.5 mm (3.05″)
162.2 mm (6.39″)
77.4 mm (3.05″)
161.1 mm (6.34″)
7.4 mm
8.2 mm
- Samsung Galaxy A56
- Samsung Galaxy A55
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A556V / SM-A556U / SM-A556U1 / SM-A556B / SM-A556B/DS / SM-A556E / SM-A556E/DS / SM-A5560 | SM-A566V / SM-A566B / SM-A566B/DS / SM-A566E / SM-A566E/DS / SM-A5660 / SM-A566U / SM-A566U1 / SM-A566W / SM-A566S | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 14 | Android 15 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 6.1 | One UI 8.5 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2mm | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 213g | 198g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Resistance | |||||||||
| IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Iceblue / Lilac / Navy / Lemon | Pink / Olive / Graphite / Lightgray | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6" | 6.7" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2340 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 390ppi | 385ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 | ||||||||
| Features | |||||||||
| HDR10+ / 1200 nits (HBM) / 1900 nits (peak) | |||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro) | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 32MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 12MP, f/2.2, (wide) | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Xclipse 530 | Xclipse 540 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 / 12GB | 6 / 8 / 12GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Storage type | |||||||||
| UFS 3.1 | |||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| + | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.3 | 5.3 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000mAh | 5000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | |||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 635598 (v9) | 908689 (v10) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 3259 (v5) | 3899 (v6) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy A55 and the Galaxy A56?
The main differences are: 6.6" vs 6.7" display, 8 / 12GB vs 6 / 8 / 12GB RAM and 213g vs 198g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a larger display, the Galaxy A55 or the Galaxy A56?
The Galaxy A56 has the larger display: 6.7" vs 6.6".
Which is lighter, the Galaxy A55 or the Galaxy A56?
The Galaxy A56 is lighter: 198g vs 213g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy A55 or the Galaxy A56?
The Galaxy A56 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 908689 (v10) vs 635598 (v9).
