Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
| Display | 6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Display |
General
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | |||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹41,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | |||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Type | FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | |||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | |||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Weight | 164 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP67 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 164 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP67 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Exynos 1580 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 540 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI 7 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 6 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Exynos 1580 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 540 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI 7 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 6 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, OIS, Face Detection, Night Mode, Continuous Shooting, Panorama | Best Face, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, OIS, Face Detection, Night Mode, Continuous Shooting, Panorama | Best Face, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | |||
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, Circle to Search |
