This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G features a 6.6-inch display, 25W fast charging and Exynos 1480 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 45W fast charging and Exynos 1580 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 390 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, 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 | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 198 g |
| Build | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame | Glass front and back, Metal frame |
| Durability | IP67 dust and water resistant | IP67 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Awesome Navy, Awesome Iceblue, Awesoem Lilac | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G The SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G has a larger display. It is also lighter and thinner, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has better build materials. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.7GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz , 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 | Android 15 with One UI 7 |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, EIS |
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 |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Based on the specs, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has better camera stabilization. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 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 | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| 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 NFC support. |
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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 Dual Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Based on the specs, it has a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 68 minutes) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱24,990.00 - 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 | March 11, 2024 | March 2, 2025 |
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