Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 10:12 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:32 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

11mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB) Compare Google Pixel 7 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
+1440x3120 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+513 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.31" inches19% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.56" inches
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 15
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)131% More internal storage for applications and files
212 grams (7.42 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)7% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)20% Thinner
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 11MP	vs	+(front) 12MP12% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
23W	vs	+45W96% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

37 Common items in both devices

12GB LPDDR5

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
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Model	Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 7 Pro GP4BC	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/13/2022, Announced: 10/6/2022	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 162.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	212 grams (7.42 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	513 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G710 MP7	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 796396 (v9) Geekbench: 3187 (v5.1) GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP telephoto f/3.5120mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) HDR10+	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	11 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4064x2648 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	21mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	23W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	23W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Obsidian gray, Snow white, Hazel green	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)