Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 198 g | 187 g |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is ahead on screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), main camera.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits (peak), 12-bit color, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1220 x 2712 pixels (1.5K), 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Adreno 710 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to HyperOS |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | — |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| 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) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Best Face | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps (slow motion) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (estimated) | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired fast charging | 67W wired, 50% in 16 min (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm | 161.15 x 74.24 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), metal frame, plastic back | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass back |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by or Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
| IP Rating | — | IP54, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 02 | 2023, September 21 (China) |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 10 | Available. Released 2024, January 15 (Global) |
| OS at Launch | Android 15, One UI 7.0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G versus 5,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G — 198 g for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G versus 187 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G — Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G versus Jan 2024 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 8/10.
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