Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 40999 | Rs. 8399 |
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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. 40999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 14, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 8399.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 263 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung's phone ~ 87.4%. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 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 Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB 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 Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 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 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 | Redmi A3 |
| 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 | February 14, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm | 76.3 x 168.3 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | Olive Green, Midnight Black, Lake Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 263 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | Brightness: 500 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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,) | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.839 W/kg, Body: 0.773 W/kg, Speaker : Mono |
| 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) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| 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 | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |