Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Google Pixel 9a Specs Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Google Pixel 9a
Expected release · Mar 27, 2025
Not announced · No information
6.7-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.3-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
48 MP Main · 13 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
5000 mAh
5100 mAh

Display

Size
6.7-inch 6.3-inch
Resolution
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 385 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 418 PPI
Technology
Super AMOLED P-OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
87.64 % 79.39 %
Peak brightness
1900 cd/m2 (nit) 2700 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Samsung Exynos 1580 Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1x 2.9GHz + 3x 2.6GHz + 4x 1.9GHz Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.92GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Xclipse 540 Mali-G715 MC7
RAM
8GB (LPDDR4) 8GB (LPDDR5X)
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable
OS
Android (15), One UI Android (15)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 45.0W Wired: 23.0W
Wireless: 7.5W

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Dual camera
Main camera
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
48 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/2"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
13 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.1"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps) 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Front
12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps) 13 MP

Design

Dimensions
6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 inches
(162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm)
thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.9 mm)
6.09 x 2.88 x 0.35 inches
(154.7 x 73.2 x 8.9mm)
thickness with camera 0.37 inches (9.4 mm)
Weight
6.98 oz(198.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67 Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Optical in-screen fingerprint Optical in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6 Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
Dual Nano SIM + eSIM Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC NFC

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 499

Availability

Officially announced
Mar 01, 2025
Scheduled release
(Official) Mar 27, 2025

Alternative variants

With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
With 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
RAM 12GB
Internal storage 256GB
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