OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB). Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.41 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 5 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22000 | Rs. 44999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 14, 2019. The cost of OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22000. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 44999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.41 inch screen. OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% than OnePlus's phone ~ 84.5%. OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 7 | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 14, 2019 | March 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 157.7 x 8.2 mm | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 198 g |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.5% | ~ 87.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Video Enhancer | 1200 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | 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, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | 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 | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) | 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) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Contrast Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | UltraShot, Nightscape, Studio Lighting, Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, HDR, AI Scene Detection, RAW Image | Best Face, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Xclipse 540 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | 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 | 3700 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Warp Charge | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |