Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2644 x 1208 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) | Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 38990 | Rs. 49999 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 38990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 18, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G is Rs. 49999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 391 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.18% than Samsung's phone ~ 87.4%. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G has 20.:09 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB 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
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | LK7, Pova 8 Pro 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | August 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | 1 x Handset, 1 x 45 W Charger, 1 x USB Type-C Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm | 77.27 x 162.48 x 7.39 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 189 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | Arc White, Graphite Black,Tundra Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1208 x 2644 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.:09 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 391 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 93.18% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 700nits Normal; 1600nits HBM; 4500nits Peak | |
| Display Dimming | 2592Hz PWM Dimming for Eye Comfort | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | 2800Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, Wet & Oily Finger Touch Recognition 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 114 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, 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 | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G-Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope (Hardware) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | 5K IceShield VC Cooling System, Powered by 5000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Gaming Features | Dual Gaming Chipsets, 4D Game Vibration, Game Network Engine 3.0 | |
| AI Features | Tecno AI, AI Auto Zoom, Ask Ella, AI Studio, AI LightMaster 2.0, AI Flare Remover, AI Reflection Remover, AI Shadow Remover, AI Full-Link Call Assistant, AI Productivity Suite, AI Mind Hub | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP69K/69/68/66 |
| 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,) | Alive Matrix Display, TECNO P1 GRAPHIC, FreeLink 2.0 within 1500m, PinPoint Nav 2.0, All Scenario Noise Cancellation, Call Summary, Call Translation |
| 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 + 8 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony Lytia 700c | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | Hybrid Image Stabilization, Live Photo |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | HiOS 16 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
| 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 | MP3, AAC, AMR, MID, FLAC, OGG, 3GPP |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Super Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |