Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Honor Magic V Flip
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 and Honor Magic V Flip: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A56, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Honor Magic V Flip, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,411,876
- against 1,257,856
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Super AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,257,856 | 1,411,876 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,353 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,832 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A720 core at 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.9 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,332 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, Olive, Green, Black, Grey | Black, White, Gold, Green, Silver, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 14.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 167.3 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.7 % Best value | 85.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 44 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, LTPO, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Secondary Display |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.88 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.61 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 5,100 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Magic V Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 445 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S | LRA-AN00 |
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