Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 38999 | Rs. 69999 |
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Detailed Comparison
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 January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has screen size of 6.2 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 S21 has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S21 has display density of 421 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has only 385 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 S21's ~ 87.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 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 outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple 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 S21'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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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | Galaxy S21 5G |
| 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 | January 14, 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 | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 169 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 | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 421 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
| 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,) | |
| 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) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 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 @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |