Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Realme 16 Pro
72
Beebom Score
80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | 200MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink | Master Gold, Pebble Gery, Orchid Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 02, 2025 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 02, 2025 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹41,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.69 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1900 nits | 6500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Weight | 198 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Asahi Glass AGC | ||
| Back | Glass | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1580 | Dimensity 7300 Max | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Arm Mali-G615 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 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 View, Hi-Res Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search | AI Edit Genie, AI Recorder, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, Night mode, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps | EIS, OIS |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| 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, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | A-GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
