Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A12s
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12s. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12s which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A12s
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12s |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 43990 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be May 15, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is Rs. 43990. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12s is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A12s's 6.52 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A12s has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has display density of 386 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A12s has only 275 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A12s has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's ~ 82.9%. 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 A12s's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A12s (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A12s'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 A12s's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12s |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A56 | Galaxy A12s |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 15, 2025 (Expected) | |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Lime, Graphite, Violet, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 386 PPI | ~ 275 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.9% | ~ 85.8% |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes |
| 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | panorama, HDR | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 RDNA 3, 2x WGP | Mali-G52 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |