Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 47999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be February 27, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 47999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's ~ 81.5%.
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 M17 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G 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 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M17 | 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 SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2026 (Expected) | March 02, 2025 |
| 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 | No | |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS LCD (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | ~ 87.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | 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 |
| 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, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus | 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 (Wide Angle) PDAF 13 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 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) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | OneUI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| CPU | 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 | |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |