Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Specs Showdown: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
OnePlus Nord 5
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
OnePlus Nord 5
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) | 163.41 mm (6.43 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 77.04 mm (3.03 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 8.1 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP65 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray, Green, Pink | White, Gray, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 87.6% | 90.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2900 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (1 + 4 + 3) |
| 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 | - 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A520- 4 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3 GHz: Cortex-X4 |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Samsung Xclipse 540 | Adreno 735 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1300 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~1331.2 GFLOPS | ~1689.6 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | OxygenOS 15 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:28 hr | 10:44 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:50 hr | 16:17 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 131 hr | 112 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 53 | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 116° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 21 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LC | Samsung JN5 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 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 | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 |
| 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 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | July 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $499 | $549 |
| Sensor List | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 92 |
| Camera Rating | 63 | 77* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 40 | 69 |
| Battery Rating | 92 | 85 |
| Connectivity Rating | 77 | 79 |
| Overall Review Score | 70 | 79* |
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
OnePlus Nord 5
$549.00 USD
EUR
461.54
INR
49,736.49
NGN
743,127.28
JPY
84,892.97
MYR
2,154.11
CNY
3,798.37
ZAR
8,753.04
RUB
42,434.85
GBP
402.09
CHF
421.36
