Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G. Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 19990 |
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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. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 18, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is Rs. 19990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 382 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89% than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 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) | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 17, 2025 | September 18, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 162 x 7.2 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Black, Light Green | Black, Gray, Light blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 382 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| 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), N8(900), N28(700), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 731,106 (Total) (v10) 246,613 (CPU) 175,331 (GPU) 149,551 (Memory) 159,611 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 3,463 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,146 (Single Core) 4,069 (OpenCL) 4,223 (Vulkan) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Object Eraser, Image Clipper | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Mediatek Helio G99 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Mali-G57 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| 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, 25W |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |