Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Google Pixel 9a
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Beebom Score
75
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Gaming and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Gaming and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 02, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹41,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Availability | April 16, 2025 | |||
| Colors | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | March 02, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹41,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Availability | April 16, 2025 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1900 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1900 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Weight | 198 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 198 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1580 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year | 7 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1580 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year | 7 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 23 w | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 23 w | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
