Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Google Pixel 9a

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Samsung Galaxy A56

₹41,999

Lowest price since launch

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Google Pixel 9a

₹49,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 1580Google Tensor G4
Display6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.3", OLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP48MP+13MP/13MP
Battery5000 mAh5100 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

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Recommended ForDisplay, Software, Design and Build QualityBattery, Performance, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera

General

ColorsAwesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome LightgrayIris, Porcelain, Obsidian
LaunchMarch 02, 2025March 19, 2025
Launch Price₹41,999₹49,999
AvailabilityApril 10, 2025

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR
Size6.7 inches6.3 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2424 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch385 ppi422 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1900 nits2700 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56

Weight198 grams185.9 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
BackGlassGlass
SideMetal FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityGorilla Glass Victus+
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP67 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Chipset BrandSamsungGoogle
Chipset NameExynos 1580Tensor G4
CPUOcta-coreNona-core
GPUXclipse 540
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI
OS Updates(Years)6 year7 year

Main Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP13 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesBest Face, HDR, LED Flash, PanoramaAuto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus
StabilizationOISOIS
Videogyro-EISOIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Front Camera Resolution12 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWide
FeaturesFace UnlockAuto-HDR, Panorama
Video10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Capacity5000 mAh5100 mAh
Wireless Chargingtrue
Charging Speed45 w23 w
Battery TypeLithium Ion

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCNoYes
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesAI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to SearchBest Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor