This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the HUAWEI nova 14 and SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G smartphones.
The HUAWEI nova 14 features a 6.7-inch display, 3x optical zoom, 5,500mAh battery, 100W fast charging and IP65 dust & water resistance.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G features a similarly-sized display, 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, IP67 dust & water resistance and Exynos 1580 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | HUAWEI nova 14 | SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1084 x 2412 Pixels 395 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1100nits HBM, HDR Vivid and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1900nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 161.73 x 75.48 x 7.18 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 198 g |
| Build | Glass front and back | Glass front and back, Metal frame |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance, SGS 5-star drop resistance | IP67 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, White, Crystal Blue | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender |
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HUAWEI nova 14 The HUAWEI nova 14 has a sharper display. It is also lighter and slightly thinner, while the SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G has better build materials and is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 8000 (7 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x A77H @ 2.4GHz , 3x A77L @ 2.19GHz & 4x A55 @ 1.84GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz , 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15 with One UI 7 |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G has better performance, although the HUAWEI nova 14 has a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 112˚ FoV) -Dual LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording, EIS video stabilization -Color temperature sensor (10 channels) |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording with video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
50 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
| Our pick: |
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HUAWEI nova 14
HUAWEI nova 14 has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 3x optical zoom and better camera stabilization. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 100W Fast Charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo) | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 68 minutes) |
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HUAWEI nova 14
The HUAWEI nova 14 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱22,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱23,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱25,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | November 27, 2025 | March 2, 2025 |
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