Galaxy A56 vs Galaxy A57 5G

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

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Samsung · 2025

Galaxy A56

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$499 USD

Samsung · 2026

Galaxy A57 5G

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$549 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy A56 BETTER THAN Galaxy A57 5G?

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BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy A56	Galaxy A57	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	45W	45W
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.7"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	198g	179g	179g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A56:

✓$50 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $549)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy A57 5G:

✓19g lighter chassis (179g) 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 A56	Galaxy A57 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy A56 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	2340x1080 (385 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	1,900 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy A56 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 15	Android 16
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 A56 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	8 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	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy A57 5G Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm	161.7 x 76.7 x 6.9 mm
Weight	198 g	179 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 A56 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W 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	$499	$549

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy A56 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy A56 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy A56:

Balanced specifications with Samsung hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

When to choose Galaxy A57 5G:

Lighter body: 179g (19g lighter in hand)

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Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A56 vs Galaxy A57 5G

Which is better: Galaxy A56 or Galaxy A57 5G?

Galaxy A56 leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.8/100 compared to Galaxy A57 5G (84.8/100), driven by advantages in Balanced specifications with Samsung hardware design and Runs Android with optimized security support.