Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Key Specifications
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
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Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP | ||
Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP | ||
Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
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Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | ||
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Launch | March 10, 2021 | March 02, 2025 | ||
Availability | April 15, 2021 | |||
Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹41,999 | ||
Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | ||
Launch | March 10, 2021 | March 02, 2025 | ||
Availability | April 15, 2021 | |||
Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
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Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | HDR10+ | |||
Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | ||
Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | HDR10+ | |||
Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
Weight | 238 grams | 198 grams | ||
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Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
Back | Glass | Glass | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Metal Frame | ||
Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
IP rating | No Rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers | ||
Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
Weight | 238 grams | 198 grams | ||
Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
Back | Glass | Glass | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Metal Frame | ||
Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
IP rating | No Rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers | ||
Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
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Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Exynos 1580 | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 540 | ||
Software Name | Android | Android | ||
Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 6 year | ||
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Exynos 1580 | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 540 | ||
Software Name | Android | Android | ||
Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
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Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
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Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
Features | HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps | ||
Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
Features | HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
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Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
Charging Speed | 65 w | 45 w | ||
Wireless Charging | ||||
Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
Charging Speed | 65 w | 45 w | ||
Wireless Charging |
Memory
Winner:Tie
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
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Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
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Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
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Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
NFC | Yes | No | ||
Radio | No | No | ||
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
NFC | Yes | No | ||
Radio | No | No |
Features
Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
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Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
AI Features | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | |||
Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
AI Features | AI Eraser, Circle to Search |