Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has better RAM than Apple iPhone 8 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) which has resolution of 1334 x 750. Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Name | Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 1821 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 77000 | Rs. 41999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2017. The cost of Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) is Rs. 77000. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is Rs. 41999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has screen size of 4.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Apple's phone has only 326 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% than Apple's phone ~ 65.4%. Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has version 11 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone 8 | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2017 | March 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 67.3 x 138.4 x 7.3 mm | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 148 g | 198 g |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 326 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 65.4% | ~ 87.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection | 1200 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6, N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity, Barometer | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence AI Mobile (Circle to Search Object Eraser, Edit Suggestion, Filters, Auto Trim, Best Face, Al Select, Read Aloud,) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Best Face, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v11, upgradable to v12.1 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Apple A11 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| CPU | 2.39 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) | Xclipse 540 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 1821 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 40 hours | |