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› Google Pixel 6a 6GB/128GB versus Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/128GB
Google Pixel 6a versus Samsung Galaxy A56
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Google Pixel 6a 6GB/128GB | Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 39,500 | KSh 40,000 |
| Sales | 38 - For Sep 2025 | 9 - For Sep 2025 |
| Average rating | 4.6 - 7 votes | 3.8 - 8 votes |
| Likes | 10 - For Sep 2025 | 9 - For Sep 2025 |
| Views | 1,564 - For Sep 2025 | 3,725 - For Sep 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | May 2022 | March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 198 g |
| Colors | Charcoal Chalk Sage | Graphite Lightgrey Olive Pink |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B71; 5G: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30, N40, N48, N66, N71, N77, N78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Key features | Always-on OLED display 12.2MP OIS main camera IP67 dust and water resistant Google Tensor processor Wi-Fi 6 and 5G connectivity UFS 3.1 storage | eSIM support Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus+ back 50MP OIS main camera Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection IP67 dust and water resistance - Up to 1 meter for 30 mins Up to 6 years android upgrades |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 15 One UI 7 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Xclipse 540 |
| Processor | 2.8 GHz Octa-core | 2.9 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Google Tensor | Exynos 1580 |
| Graphics processor | Mali-G78 MP20 | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR5 | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Battery | 4410mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh |
| Battery features | 18W Fast Charging | 45W Fast Charging Up to 29h Video Playback Up to 100% in 68 Min Up to 65% in 30 Min |
| Platform features | IP67 Dust And Water Resistant Dual Stereo Speakers | Samsung Knox Security IP67 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1 Meter for 30 Min Dual Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos Audio Gorilla Glass Victus+ Back Aluminum Frame eSIM Support Up to 6 Years Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.1 Inches 1080 x 2400 Pixels | 6.7 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Display type | OLED Screen 16M Colors | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display features | Gorilla Glass 3 Always-on Display | 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus+ 1900 Nits Peak brightness Always-on Display |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 12.2MP F1.7 + 12MP F2.2 | 50MP F1.8 + 12MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | 114-degree Ultra Wide Angle HDR / Panorama PDAF Dual LED Flash OIS | 50MP Wide / PDAF / OIS 12MP 123-degree Ultrawide 5MP Macro Macro / Panorama / Bokeh / HDR LED Flash 10x Digital Zoom |
| Video recording | 4K 60/30fps Full HD 60/30fps 4K Time-lapse 240fps Slow Motion | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 8MP F2.0 | 12MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | HDR / Panorama | Bokeh Face Unlock |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps 10-bit HDR |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Compass Proximity Ambient Light |
| Connectivity | USB Type C 3.1 Bluetooth 5.2 NFC Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / BDS / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS | USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS Bluetooth 5.3 NFC |
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