Here’s a comprehensive comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and the Google Pixel 8a.
📑 Table of Contents:
- 📏 Size Comparison
- 🖥️ Display Comparison
- 🔋 Battery Life
- ⚡ Charging Speed
- 🔊 Speaker Test
- 🚀 Performance
- 📊 Benchmark Performance
- 📸 Camera Comparison
- 🎥 Video Quality
- 🏆 Overall Verdict
📏 Size Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.3 mm | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | ~203g | ~188g |
| Display Size | 6.6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz | OLED, 90Hz |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~85% | ~83% |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame/back | Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Various (e.g., Black, White) | Various (e.g., Charcoal, Porcelain) |
🖥️ Display Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~396 PPI | ~429 PPI |
| Brightness | ~800 nits (typical), ~1000 nits (HBM) | ~1000 nits (HDR), ~1400 nits (peak brightness) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| HDR Support | Yes (HDR10+) | Yes (HDR10+) |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Bezel Design | Punch-hole cutout | Punch-hole cutout |
🔋 Battery Life
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 25W wired charging | 18W wired charging (7.5W wireless charging) |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Po | Non-removable Li-Po |
| Screen-on Time (SOT) | ~8-10 hours (depending on usage) | ~7-9 hours (depending on usage) |
| Standby Time | Up to 2 days (light usage) | Up to 1.5 days (light usage) |
| Power Efficiency | Optimized with Exynos 1380 chipset | Optimized with Google Tensor G3 chipset |
| Adaptive Battery | Yes (AI-based power management) | Yes (AI-based Adaptive Battery) |
| Battery Saver Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes (25W adapter included in some regions) | Yes (18W adapter included, no wireless charger) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes (7.5W Qi wireless charging) |
⚡ Charging Speed
🔊 Speaker Test
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Setup | Stereo speakers (bottom-firing + earpiece) | Stereo speakers (bottom-firing + earpiece) |
| Audio Quality | Good for mid-range, balanced sound | Clean and crisp, with better tuning for vocals |
| Bass Performance | Decent bass, but not very deep | Moderate bass, slightly better than A56 |
| Clarity | Clear mids and highs, but can feel slightly flat | Excellent clarity, especially for vocals |
| Volume | Loud, suitable for media consumption | Loud, but slightly less than A56 |
| Dolby Atmos Support | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Bluetooth Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX (better for wireless audio) |
🚀 Performance
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1480 (5nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55) | 9-core (1x Cortex-X3, 4x Cortex-A715, 4x Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Samsung Xclipse 530 (AMD RDNA 2-based) | ARM Mali-G715 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (expandable via microSD) | 128GB / 256GB (non-expandable) |
| Operating System | Android 14 (One UI 6) | Android 14 (Stock Android) |
| AI Capabilities | Basic AI features (camera, battery optimization) | Advanced AI (Tensor G3 for on-device AI, Gemini Nano) |
| Benchmark Scores | ~500,000 (Antutu v10) | ~700,000 (Antutu v10) |
| 5G Support | Yes (Sub-6GHz) | Yes (Sub-6GHz and mmWave) |
| Cooling System | Standard passive cooling | Passive cooling with improved thermal management |
| Performance Overview | Mid-range performance, good for daily tasks and light gaming | Flagship-level performance, optimized for AI tasks and gaming |
📊 Benchmark Performance
🔹GeekBench 6
| Benchmark | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core | 1760 | 1168 |
| Multi-Core | 4442 | 3503 |
🔹Antutu 10
| Benchmark | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,106,280 | 742,548 |
🔹3DMark
| Benchmark | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Life | 8,489 | 3,875 |
📸 Camera Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.9, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123° FOV | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° FOV |
| Macro Camera | 5 MP, f/2.4 | N/A |
| Depth Sensor | 5 MP, f/2.4 | N/A |
| Front Camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96° FOV |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240fps |
| Stabilization | OIS (Main Camera) | OIS + EIS (Main Camera) |
| Camera Features | – Night Mode – Portrait Mode – Pro Mode | – Night Sight – Astrophotography – Magic Eraser – Real Tone |
| Software Enhancements | Samsung’s AI-based scene optimization | Google’s Tensor G3 with AI-powered features |
| Low-Light Performance | Good, with Night Mode | Excellent, with Night Sight and Astrophotography |
| Zoom Capabilities | Digital zoom up to 10x | Super Res Zoom up to 8x |
| Selfie Features | – Portrait Mode – Beauty Mode | – Portrait Mode – Night Sight |
🎥 Video Quality
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | Triple: 50 MP (main), 12 MP (ultrawide), 5 MP (macro) | Dual: 64 MP (main), 13 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 13 MP |
| Video Resolution | Up to 4K @ 30fps | Up to 4K @ 60fps |
| Stabilization | OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) | OIS + EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) |
| HDR Video | Yes | Yes (with improved HDR+ processing) |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 120fps | 1080p @ 240fps |
| Low-Light Performance | Good (with Night Mode) | Excellent (with Night Sight and AI processing) |
| AI Features | Scene Optimizer, Auto Framing | Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur |
| Audio Quality | Stereo sound recording | Stereo sound recording with enhanced clarity |
| Software Enhancements | Samsung One UI camera features | Google Camera with Tensor G3 AI optimizations |
🏆 Overall Verdict
🔹 Pros
Google Pixel 8a
✔ Excellent performance with Google Tensor G3
✔ Superior AI-driven camera & software updates
✔ Brighter display (2000 nits)
✔ Longer software support (likely 5+ years)
✔ Wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
✔ Larger 6.7” AMOLED display
✔ Bigger battery (5000 mAh) for better longevity
✔ Faster wired charging (45W)
✔ Expandable storage (microSD up to 1TB)
🔹 Cons
Google Pixel 8a
❌ Slower wired charging (18W only)
❌ No microSD expansion
❌ Smaller battery compared to A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
❌ Weaker performance (Exynos 1480 falls behind Tensor G3)
❌ Lower peak brightness (1200 nits vs 2000 nits)
❌ No wireless charging
