Poco X8 Pro 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 3200 x 1220 than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 40999 | Rs. 45990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is Rs. 40999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 45990.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has OLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 446 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Samsung's phone ~ 87.4%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Poco X8 Pro 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | X8 Pro |
| 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 | March 02, 2025 | September 12, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| 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) | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/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 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| 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 | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| 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 | 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) 32 MP (Telephoto) 120˚ 8 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |