Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M56 5G. In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 1 III has better resolution of 3840 x 1644 than Samsung Galaxy M56 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Sony Xperia 1 III has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Sony Xperia 1 III |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 66999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 17, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M56 5G is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 20, 2021 . The cost of Sony Xperia 1 III is Rs. 66999.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M56 5G's 6.74 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M56 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Sony Xperia 1 III has OLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 643 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 382 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89% than Sony's phone ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy M56 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 III has 21:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M56 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Sony Xperia 1 III has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M56 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Sony Xperia 1 III's 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M56 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 1 III's 8 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 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Sony Xperia 1 III |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS | Xperia 1 III |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 17, 2025 | May 20, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 162 x 7.2 mm | 71 x 165 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 186 g |
| Colors | Black, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1644 x 3840 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| PPI | ~ 382 PPI | ~ 643 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| 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) | |
| 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| 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) | 12 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (Depth Sensor) TOF 3D |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 660 |
| 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 | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 30W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |