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All About Performance: Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S23
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 146.3 mm (5.76 inches) | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) |
| Device Width | 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.6 mm (0.3 inches) | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Gray, Green, Purple, Yellow | Black, Gray, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 88% | 87.6% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3360 MHz | 2900 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 2 + 2 + 3) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A710- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A715- 1 core at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-X3 | - 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A520- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 2.9 GHz: Cortex-A720 |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 740 | Samsung Xclipse 540 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 719 MHz | 1300 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~2089 GFLOPS | ~1331.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:12 hr | 11:28 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 13:41 hr | 19:50 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 109 hr | 131 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 126 | 53 |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 123° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 10 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Samsung S5K3LC |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.24" (≈ 0.31 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/1700/1900/2100Mhz | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS 6/5/8/34 | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 16, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 | 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) |
| 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 | Flagship | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | February 2023 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $799 | $499 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 82 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 79 | 63 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 73 | 40 |
| Battery Rating | 68 | 92 |
| Connectivity Rating | 83 | 77 |
| Overall Review Score | 74 | 70 |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
$799.00 USD
EUR
672.52
INR
72,499.66
NGN
1,078,647.84
JPY
122,503.72
MYR
3,129.12
CNY
5,527.72
ZAR
12,687.00
RUB
61,686.40
GBP
585.67
CHF
615.47
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.00 USD
EUR
420.01
INR
45,278.26
NGN
673,648.65
JPY
76,507.33
MYR
1,954.23
CNY
3,452.23
ZAR
7,923.42
RUB
38,525.05
GBP
365.77
CHF
384.38
