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› Samsung Galaxy M56, 8GB/256GB versus Samsung Galaxy A55, 8GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy M56 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M56, 8GB/256GB | Samsung Galaxy A55, 8GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 39,900 | KSh 39,000 |
| Sales | 2 - For Nov 2025 | 42 - For Nov 2025 |
| Average rating | 4 - 1 votes | 4.5 - 6 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Nov 2025 | 9 - For Nov 2025 |
| Views | 178 - For Nov 2025 | 6,918 - For Nov 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | April 2025 | March 2024 |
| Dimensions | 162 x 77.3 x 7.2 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Light Green Black | Iceblue Lemon Lilac Navy |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 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 | 120Hz Super AMOLED+ display Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back 50MP OIS triple main camera with 4K video UFS 3.1 fast internal storage 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging Up to 6 major Android upgrades | 50MP OIS main camera Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection IP67 dust and water resistance - Up to 1 meter for 30 mins Up to 4 OS upgrades and 5 years security updates Always-on display with HDR10+ Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass back |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 15 One UI 7 | Android 14 One UI 6.1 |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Xclipse 530 |
| Processor | 2.75 GHz Octa-core 4nm | 2.75 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 1480 |
| Graphics processor | Xclipse 530 | Xclipse 530 |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB |
| Card slot | No | MicroSD Up To 1 TB |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 5000mAh Li-Po |
| Battery features | 45W Fast Charging Up to 26h Video Playback | 25W Fast Charging Up to 28h Video Playback Up to 79h Audio Playback |
| Platform features | Dual Stereo Speakers Game Booster Samsung Knox Security Gorilla Glass Victus+ Back Up to 6 Major Android Upgrades | Samsung Knox Security IP67 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1 meter for 30 min Dual Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos Audio Gorilla Glass Back Aluminum Frame |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.74 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels | 6.6 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Plus Screen 16M Colors | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 390 ppi |
| Display features | 120Hz Refresh Rate Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus+ 1000 Nits Peak brightness Always-on Display |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 50MP F1.8 + 8MP F2.2 + 2MP F2.4 | 50MP F1.8 + 12MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | 50MP Wide / PDAF / OIS 8MP Ultrawide 2MP Macro Bokeh / Panorama / HDR LED Flash Up to 10x Digital Zoom | PDAF / OIS 123-degree Ultra Wide Angle Macro / Panorama / Bokeh / Super HDR LED Flash |
| Video recording | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps 240fps HD Slow Mo 10-bit HDR Video OIS | 4K 30fps Full HD 60/30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 12MP F2.2 | 32MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | HDR | Bokeh / HDR |
| Video recording | Yes | 4K 30fps Full HD 30/60fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Ambient Light Proximity Compass | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Compass Proximity Ambient Light Hall |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 2.0 / USB OTG Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS Bluetooth 5.3 | USB Type-C 2.0 / USB 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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