Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
Here you can compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) and Samsung Galaxy S24 5G. Comparing Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 5G 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 S24 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) is $474.99 and for Samsung Galaxy S24 5G is $699. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 16, 2025.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB) | Samsung Galaxy S24 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Price | $474.99 | $699 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 87 / 100 | 88 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 6.7 in Bigger Display | 6.2 in |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Weight | 198 g | 168 g Lighter |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Unique Features | No No | Wireless Charging Reverse Charging |
General
| Model | S24 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | 2024, January 24 |
| 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 | 70.6 x 147 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 168 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 416 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | 2600nits Peak Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100),N7(2600),N25(1900),N28(700),N66(AWS-3),N71(600), 5G TDD Sub6: N257(28GHz),N258(26GHz),N260(39GHz),N261(28GHz), 5G TDD mmWave: N41(2500),N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| 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/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| 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,) | PC Sync. Smart Switch (PC version), Touch Bar, Stereo Support, Samsung DeX Support |
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) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 67mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | OneUI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| 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, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | 28 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 78 hours |
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