Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A56 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A56 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.2 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 43990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December, 2015. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 15, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 is Rs. 43990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has screen size of 5.2 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A56's 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has display density of 424 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A56 has only 386 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A56 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A56 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)'s 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A56 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.1.1 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A56 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December, 2015 | December 15, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71 x 144.8 x 7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | |
| Colors | Lime, Graphite, Violet, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 424 PPI | ~ 386 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.9% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 12 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa 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 | Xclipse 540 RDNA 3, 2x WGP | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | |