Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 198 g |
| Released | May 2024 | Mar 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8a is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Samsung Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Xclipse 540 |
| Security Chip | Titan M2 | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res Zoom | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Best Face |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 116.3˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus | 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide) |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (estimated) |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 45W wired fast charging |
Body
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 198 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), metal frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released May 14, 2024 | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
| OS at Launch | — | Android 15, One UI 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Samsung Galaxy A56 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G — 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8a or Samsung Galaxy A56 5G?
Google Pixel 8a — 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a versus 198 g for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8a or Samsung Galaxy A56 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G — May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a versus Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8a 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8/10.
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