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The Battle for the Best: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A51,
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A51
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A51
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) | 158.5 mm (6.24 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 73.6 mm (2.9 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 172 g (6.07 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | No |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Plastic |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray, Green, Pink | White, Black |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 87.6% | 87.5% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2900 MHz | 2300 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 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A53- 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A73 |
| Production Details | Samsung | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 10 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Samsung Xclipse 540 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1300 MHz | 850 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 36 |
| Computational Performance | ~1331.2 GFLOPS | ~61.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.0 |
| Expandable Storage | No | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 10 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | One UI 5.1 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:28 hr | 07:15 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:50 hr | 11:25 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 131 hr | 81 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 48 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 30FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 960 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: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP 4) Depth: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6560 x 4928 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LC | Samsung S5KGD1 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.8" (≈ 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 | 2160p (4K) 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 | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 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 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | No |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | December 2019 |
| Initial Pricing | $499 | $399 |
| Sensor List | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 53 |
| Camera Rating | 63 | 37 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 40 | 19 |
| Battery Rating | 92 | 51 |
| Connectivity Rating | 77 | 62 |
| Overall Review Score | 70 | 40 |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.00 USD
EUR
425.30
INR
45,722.92
NGN
708,756.50
JPY
79,081.57
MYR
2,016.11
CNY
3,483.37
ZAR
8,061.99
RUB
37,908.13
GBP
370.56
CHF
394.71
Samsung Galaxy A51
$399.00 USD
EUR
340.07
INR
36,560.01
NGN
566,721.13
JPY
63,233.56
MYR
1,612.08
CNY
2,785.30
ZAR
6,446.36
RUB
30,311.31
GBP
296.30
CHF
315.61
