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Which One Reigns Supreme? Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) | 164 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 7.7 mm (0.3 inches) |
| Device Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray, Green, Pink | White, Black, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
| Display Coverage | 87.6% | 86.7% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2900 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A520- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 2.9 GHz: Cortex-A720 | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | |
| Production Details | Samsung | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Samsung Xclipse 540 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1300 MHz | 949 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 160 |
| Computational Performance | ~1331.2 GFLOPS | ~303.7 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | No | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:28 hr | 06:42 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:50 hr | 12:14 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 131 hr | 100 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 53 | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 480 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LC | Hynix Hi-1339 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.06" (≈ 0.33 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | Yes |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $499 | $190 |
| Sensor List | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 80 |
| Camera Rating | 63 | 54* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 40 | 30 |
| Battery Rating | 92 | 64 |
| Connectivity Rating | 77 | 68 |
| Overall Review Score | 70 | 58* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.00 USD
EUR
419.51
INR
45,206.76
NGN
675,447.20
JPY
77,161.37
MYR
1,957.93
CNY
3,452.43
ZAR
7,955.86
RUB
38,570.11
GBP
365.47
CHF
382.98
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
$190.00 USD
EUR
159.73
INR
17,212.99
NGN
257,184.30
JPY
29,380.08
MYR
745.50
CNY
1,314.55
ZAR
3,029.28
RUB
14,686.01
GBP
139.16
CHF
145.83
