Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Huawei nova 14
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 and Huawei nova 14: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A56, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A56, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,257,856
- against 521,000
- 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)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Huawei nova 14, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 198 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 45 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 540 | Mali-G610 MP4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.9 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,257,856 Best value | 521,000 |
| 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 (1x2.4 GHz, 3x2.2 GHz, 4x1.84 GHz) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,332 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, Olive, Green, Black, Grey | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 161.7 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.7 % | 88.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal Best value | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP67 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 100 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 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits Best value | 1,100 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,084 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 5 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 5 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity |
| 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 | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | nova 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | TLR-AL00 |
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