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Ultimate Showdown: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Nothing Phone (2)
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
Nothing Phone (2)
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
Nothing Phone (2)
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) | 162.1 mm (6.38 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 8.6 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Device Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 201.2 g (7.1 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP54 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray, Green, Pink | White, Gray |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 87.6% | 87.5% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2900 MHz | 3200 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 2 GHz: Cortex-A510- 3 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A710- 1 core at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-X2 |
| Level 3 Cache | 6 MB | |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Samsung Xclipse 540 | Adreno 730 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1300 MHz | 900 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 1024 |
| Computational Performance | ~1331.2 GFLOPS | ~1843.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| 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 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | Nothing OS 2.5 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:28 hr | 10:12 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:50 hr | 16:37 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 131 hr | 91 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 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° | 114° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 50 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6528 x 4896 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.5 |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LC | Sony IMX615 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.74" (≈ 0.36 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) 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 | |
| 3G Network Support | 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) | |
| 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 | July 2023 |
| Initial Pricing | $499 | $599 |
| Sensor List | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 80 |
| Camera Rating | 63 | 73 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 40 | 55 |
| Battery Rating | 92 | 78 |
| Connectivity Rating | 77 | 79 |
| Overall Review Score | 70 | 71 |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.00 USD
EUR
425.70
INR
45,457.35
NGN
708,042.68
JPY
78,849.09
MYR
2,023.20
CNY
3,479.63
ZAR
8,194.68
RUB
38,879.78
GBP
371.16
CHF
394.41
Nothing Phone (2)
$599.00 USD
EUR
511.01
INR
54,567.04
NGN
849,935.00
JPY
94,650.51
MYR
2,428.65
CNY
4,176.95
ZAR
9,836.90
RUB
46,671.32
GBP
445.54
CHF
473.45
