Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Realme 14 Pro+ 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 and Realme 14 Pro+ 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 14 Pro+ 5G, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A56, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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 UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
Realme 14 Pro+ 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,900 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 450 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 198 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 |
| 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 Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,257,856 | 801,000 |
| 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. | 1x 2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,332 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, Olive, Green, Black, Grey | White, Grey, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.7 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68, IP64, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 44 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| 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, SGS Certified, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 6 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-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 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, 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 | 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, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, 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 | Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | 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 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, aptX, LDAC |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A56 | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
