Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 and Motorola Edge 50 Neo: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Edge 50 Neo, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A56, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,310 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,257,856
- against 696,931
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Motorola Edge 50 Neo, if you care about…
- 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, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against Super AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 1,900 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 540 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.9 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,257,856 Best value | 696,931 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,353 Best value | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,832 Best value | 2,932 |
| 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 four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 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 Best value | 855 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, Olive, Green, Black, Grey | Blue, Gold, Red, Grey, Beige, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 154.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.7 % | 88.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | Glass, Plastic, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,310 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 68 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 44 h | 50 h 44 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 Best value | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,670 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years Best value | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| 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 Best value | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | Edge 50 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | XT2409-1 |
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