Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 65990 |
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 expected to be September 04, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is Rs. 65990.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's 6.73 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has only 383 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.2% than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 87.4%. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | September 04, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 383 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 89.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| 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 |
| Vo5G | 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, v6.0 |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS |
| 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, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 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 | IP69 |
| 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,) | Samsung DeX Support |
| 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) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | |
| 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 | 5100 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 55W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |