Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 comparison
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| Released at Jul, 2022 | Released at Mar, 2025 |
Pros
- Screen with a higher pixel density
Side-by-side comparison of the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the Samsung Galaxy A56. The key differences between them: 6.73" vs 6.7" display, 5160mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 8 / 12GB vs 6 / 8 / 12GB RAM and 201g vs 198g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
74.6 mm (2.94″)
163.6 mm (6.44″)
77.5 mm (3.05″)
162.2 mm (6.39″)
8.2 mm
7.4 mm
- Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Samsung Galaxy A56
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 12 | Android 15 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| MIUI 13 | One UI 8.5 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.6 x 163.6 x 8.2mm | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 201g | 198g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | |||||||||
| Resistance | |||||||||
| IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Gray / Blue | Pink / Olive / Graphite / Lightgray | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.73" | 6.7" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| LTPO2 AMOLED | Super AMOLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1440x3200 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 521ppi | 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/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS / 13MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF | 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/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm | 12MP, f/2.2, (wide) | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (1x3.20 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Mali-G710 MC10 | 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 | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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 | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5160mAh | 5000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | |||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 908689 (v10) | |||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 3899 (v6) | |||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the Galaxy A56?
The main differences are: 6.73" vs 6.7" display, 5160mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 8 / 12GB vs 6 / 8 / 12GB RAM and 201g vs 198g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the 12 Pro (Dimensity) or the Galaxy A56?
The 12 Pro (Dimensity) has the bigger battery: 5160mAh vs 5000mAh.
Which has a larger display, the 12 Pro (Dimensity) or the Galaxy A56?
The 12 Pro (Dimensity) has the larger display: 6.73" vs 6.7".
Which is lighter, the 12 Pro (Dimensity) or the Galaxy A56?
The Galaxy A56 is lighter: 198g vs 201g.
