Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE


Quick Comparison


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

NameSamsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
RAM12 GB8 GB
Display6.7 in6.73 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5100 mAh
Camera50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple
PriceRs. 44999Rs. 65990

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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 (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.

Display comparison

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.

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 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).

Camera comparison

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.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.

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Full Comparison


NameSamsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelSM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateMarch 02, 2025September 04, 2026 (Expected)
In The BoxHandset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide
Design
Dimensions77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight198 g
Bezel lessYes
ColorsPink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Display
TypeColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz6.73 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
PPI~ 385 PPI~ 383 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 87.4%~ 89.2%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Brightness3000 nits (peak)
Features1200 nits BrightnessHDR10+
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 4
Card SlotNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsFDD 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)
VoLTEYesYes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5GYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothYes, v5.3, A2DP, LEYes, v6.0
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB StorageUSB on-the-go
Extra
GPSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity SensingAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYes, 1 m upto 30 minYes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP67IP69
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesDual 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 Camera50 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)
OISYesYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesBest Face, Panorama, HDRHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v15Android v16
Custom UIOneUI 7
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1580Samsung Exynos 2500
CPU2.9 GHz, Octa Core ProcessorDeca Core Processor
Core Details1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz
GPUXclipse 540
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAYes
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMYes
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh5100 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 45W Fast ChargingYes, 55W
Wireless ChargingYes, 25W
Reverse Wireless ChargingYes
Video Playback Time29 hours

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