Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G has better resolution of 3088 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 108 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 38499 | Rs. 99999 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 38499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 05, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G has display density of 494 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.5% than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 87.4%. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G has 19.3:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G's 108 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB 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 Note 20 Ultra 4G's 10 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | August 05, 2020 |
| 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 | 77.2 x 164.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 208 g |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3088 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 494 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 92.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | HDR10+, Always-on display, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| 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, 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| 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, BDS, GALILEO |
| 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, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| 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,) | Embedded S Pen |
| 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) | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/3 (Telephoto) Periscope Telephoto 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Mali-G77 MP11 |
| 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 | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |