Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 39999 | Rs. 38875 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 39999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 38875.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.83 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 87.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 (8GB 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 2607DRA18G | 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+Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 15, 2026 | March 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | Handset, Data Cable (Type-C to Type-C), Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.3 x 163.5 x 8.6 mm | 77.5 x 162.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 198 g |
| Colors | Cloud Blue, Stealth Black, Purple Vibe | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 87.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, Color depth : 12bit, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 3200Hz, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut , Sunlight Display , TÜV Eye Protection, Wet Touch 2.0, Rhythm Eye-Care 2.0 | 1200 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/78 NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/78 | 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 114 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS | AGPS | Glonass | Beidou | Galileo, Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor , Accelerometer , Electronic Compass , IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Features | Immersive Gaming | |
| AI Features | AI Glare Removal, AI Beautify, AI Erase Pro, Xiaomi Hyper Ai, AI Interpreter, AI Dynamic Wallpapers AI Speech Recognition | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69/IP69K/ IP66 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Xiaomi HyperIsland, Smart Battery System 4.0, Battery Health 4.0 | 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 ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 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) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Live Moments, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets), Dual Video | Best Face, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | OneUI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz & 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Xclipse 540 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 300% Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Wired | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |