Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Lava Play Ultra 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Lava Play Ultra 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Lava Play Ultra 5G which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Lava Play Ultra 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 20499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 17, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is 20th August, 2025. The cost of Lava Play Ultra 5G is Rs. 20499.
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Lava Play Ultra 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Lava's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 382 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Samsung's phone ~ 89%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Lava Play Ultra 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Lava Play Ultra 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra 5G's 64 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Lava Play Ultra 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 M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | April 17, 2025 | 20th August, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 33W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 162 x 7.2 mm | 75.35 x 162.15 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 182 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Light Green | Arctic Frost & Arctic Slate |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 382 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 90.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Brightness | 900 nits (HBM); 1000 nits (APL) | |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| 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), N8(900), N28(700), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | 5G : n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| 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 | Wifi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 731,106 (Total) (v10) 246,613 (CPU) 175,331 (GPU) 149,551 (Memory) 159,611 (UX) | 700,000 (Total) (v10) |
| Geekbench Score | 3,463 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,146 (Single Core) 4,069 (OpenCL) 4,223 (Vulkan) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, In-Display Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini AI | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Object Eraser, Image Clipper | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR | Night mode, AI, HDR, Portrait, Beauty, Panorama, Slow Motion, Document, Time Lapse, Filters, 64MP, Pro-Mode, AR Sticker, QR Code, Pro Video, Google Lens, Dual View Video, Macro |
| 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 ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| 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 | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | 11 hours |