Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Here you can compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). Comparing Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) stands against Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) is $449.99 and for Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is $179.72. The details of both of these products were last updated on Apr 15, 2026.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Price | $449.99 | $179.72 |
# 1
# 2
Add Product
Add Product
vs# 1
# 2
Add Product
Add Product
- Like
- Comment
- Share
Overview
| Specs Score | 87 / 100 Better Specs | 83 / 100 |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Unique Features | No | Memory Card Support |
General
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | August 06, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide |
Design
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence AI Mobile (Circle to Search Object Eraser, Edit Suggestion, Filters, Auto Trim, Best Face, Al Select, Read Aloud,) |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | OneUI 7 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours |
Discuss
Be the first to leave a comment.
Related Mobile Phones
Related Searches
Related Comparisons
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A57
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Motorola Edge 70 vs Motorola Edge 2025