Galaxy A55 5G vs Galaxy A56

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Samsung · 2024

Galaxy A55 5G

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$449 USD

Samsung · 2025

Galaxy A56

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$499 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy A55 5G BETTER THAN Galaxy A56?

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Galaxy A56

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy A55	Galaxy A56	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W	45W	45W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.6"	6.7"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	213g	198g	198g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A55 5G:

✓$50 lower launch MSRP ($449 vs $499)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy A56:

✓15g lighter chassis (198g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy A56
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy A56 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen Size	6.6"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (390 ppi)	2340x1080 (385 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,000 nits peak	1,900 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy A55 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A55 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung GN3	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	5 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy A56 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.1 x 77.1 x 8.2 mm	162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight	213 g	198 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	IP67
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy A55 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$449	$499

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy A55 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy A55 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy A55 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 85.2 vs top rival 84.8 · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to choose Galaxy A56:

Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 25W · Brighter screen: 1,900 nits peak vs 1,000 nits

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Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A55 5G vs Galaxy A56

Which is better: Galaxy A55 5G or Galaxy A56?

Galaxy A55 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 85.2/100 compared to Galaxy A56 (84.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 85.2 vs top rival 84.8 and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).