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Expert Comparison: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
Google Pixel 9
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
Google Pixel 9
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) | 152.8 mm (6.02 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 72 mm (2.83 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Device Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray, Green, Pink | White, Black, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 87.6% | 87.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2900 MHz | 3100 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 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 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4 |
| Production Details | Samsung | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Samsung Xclipse 540 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1300 MHz | 940 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 896 |
| Computational Performance | ~1331.2 GFLOPS | ~1684.4 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | 4200 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | Stock Android |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:28 hr | 10:01 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:50 hr | 13:38 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 131 hr | 98 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 53 | 132 |
| Camera Flash | LED | 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° | 123° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 48 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 10.5 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 20 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LC | CMOS |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.22 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 | 1 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM/EDGE Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 |
| 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 B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/71 |
| 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 | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | August 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $499 | $799 |
| Sensor List | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 63 | 90 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 40 | 57 |
| Battery Rating | 92 | 73 |
| Connectivity Rating | 77 | 90 |
| Overall Review Score | 70 | 78 |
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
Google Pixel 9
$799.00 USD
EUR
671.72
INR
72,385.17
NGN
1,081,527.68
JPY
123,550.97
MYR
3,135.04
CNY
5,528.04
ZAR
12,738.94
RUB
61,758.55
GBP
585.19
CHF
613.23
