Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 9611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/12MP (Front) | 64MP+8MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 6000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not available in India |
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General
| Colors | Black, Light Green | Blue, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 17, 2025 | November 06, 2020 | ||
| Availability | April 23, 2025 | November 06, 2020 | ||
| Launch Country | India | Brazil | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹23,999 |
Display
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 382 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits |
Body
| Weight | 180 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | - | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 9611 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 530 GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 |
Main Camera
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Features | Digital zoom, HDR, Night mode, Panaroma, Portrait mode | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Editor, AI Eraser, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Filters, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Screen flash | HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/240fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 15 W |
Memory
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| 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 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Rear Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
