Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Awesome Graphite 256GB
Samsung
63 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Moonstone 256GB
Google
81 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1200 nits | 3300 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | 3.78 GHz |
| Processor Model | Exynos 1580 | Google Tensor G5 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 2.90 | 3.78★ |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | — | Zoned UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 20x★ |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✗ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,870 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W | 45W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| NFC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | in-display | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Stereo Speakers | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Awesome Graphite 256GB
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong camera (71st percentile)
- Below average feature (26th percentile)
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Moonstone 256GB
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average feature (31st percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Awesome Graphite 256GB0.171score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Moonstone 256GB0.086score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Awesome Graphite 256GB offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.
