Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 213 g | 198 g |
| Released | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is ahead on wired charging, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (up to 4 major OS updates, 5 years security updates) | — |
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Samsung Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Xclipse 540 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 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) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Best Face |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps (estimated) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 198 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), metal frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 11 | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
| OS at Launch | — | Android 15, One UI 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G or Samsung Galaxy A56 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G — 213 g for the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G versus 198 g for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G or Samsung Galaxy A56 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G — Mar 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G versus Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8/10.