The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A56s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Oppo A59, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 720 nits
- against 600 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 10 W
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 355,000 | 390,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 187 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | 720 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, IPS LCD, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Frameless, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | 1 year |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.165 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.869 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A56s | A59 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PFTM20 | CPH2617 |
