Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20s
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A20s. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A20s which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A20s
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A20s |
| RAM | 12 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 13 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 10599 |
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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 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 21, 2019. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A20s is Rs. 10599.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20s has screen size of 6.5 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 Samsung Galaxy A20s has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A20s has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% than Samsung Galaxy A20s's ~ 81.9%. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A20s has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A20s's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A20s (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A20s's 13 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) 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 A20s'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 9.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A20s |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | Galaxy A20s |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | September 21, 2019 |
| 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 | 77.5 x 163.3 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 183 g |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (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 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 81.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| 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, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v1.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 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) | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (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 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Adreno 506 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |