Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 38999 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is Rs. 38999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 16, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% than Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 85.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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 10 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | Galaxy A12 |
| 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 | February 16, 2021 |
| 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 | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | 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 | 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) | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |