Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
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Beebom Score
67
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 90 Hz | 6.73", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 90 Hz | 6.73", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Battery, Multimedia and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Battery, Multimedia and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Sea, Coral, Charcoal, Snow | Black, Light Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 11, 2023 | April 17, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 11, 2023 | April 23, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹43,999 | ₹27,999 | ||
| Colors | Sea, Coral, Charcoal, Snow | Black, Light Green | ||
| Launch | May 11, 2023 | April 17, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 11, 2023 | April 23, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹43,999 | ₹27,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.73 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 429 ppi | 382 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | |||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.73 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 429 ppi | 382 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 7a
| Weight | 193.5 grams | 180 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 193.5 grams | 180 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G2 | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Xclipse 530 GPU | ||
| Software Name | Google Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G2 | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Xclipse 530 GPU | ||
| Software Name | Google Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultra-wide | Single | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultra-wide | Single | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 7a
| Capacity | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Extreme Battery Saver, Live Translate, Magic Eraser | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Extreme Battery Saver, Live Translate, Magic Eraser | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
