HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy A56
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+50MP+13MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4600mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
| Display | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+50MP+13MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4600mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Twisted Black, Neon Pink, Blue Topaz | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 17, 2024 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 17, 2024 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹35,999 | ₹41,999 | ||
| Colors | Twisted Black, Neon Pink, Blue Topaz | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | ||
| Launch | September 17, 2024 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 17, 2024 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹35,999 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:HMD Skyline
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1900 nits | ||
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Weight | 209.5 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 209.5 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Exynos 1580 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Xclipse 540 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | HMD Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Exynos 1580 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Xclipse 540 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | HMD Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:HMD Skyline
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 13 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 13 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, Gesture Selfie, Night mode, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, Gesture Selfie, Night mode, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:HMD Skyline
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:HMD Skyline
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | |||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:HMD Skyline
| 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 | AGPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| 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 | AGPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Portrait | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Portrait | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
