Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 44999 (Buy Now) | Rs. 17499 (Buy Now) |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17499.
Display comparison
iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.61% than Samsung's phone ~ 87.4%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO Z9 5G (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) has 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. iQOO Z9 5G (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 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | Z9 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | March 12, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Additional Information |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm | 75.81 x 163.17 x 7.83 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | Graphene Blue, Brushed Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 90.61% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | DT-Star2 Plus Glass Protection |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | 1800nits Brightness, 1200Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, Contras: 6000000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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) | NSA-n1/n3/n28B/n40/n77/n78, SA-n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78" |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| 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,) | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Bokeh |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 (50MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Snapshot, Live photo, Documents, Dual-View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 2.8GHz×2+2.0GHz×6 |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Arm Mali-G610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |