Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 9:53 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 2:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)

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 Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR5
+512GB (458GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1264x2736 pixels37% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+460 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+1/1.4" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.56" inches
+(front) 50MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+5300 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+66W47% 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.	vs	45W
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.3 + A2DP/LE
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.55"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
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.
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 microphones	vs	+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP65 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

120Hz

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International), Spain
Brand	Honor	Samsung
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	MagicOS 9	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.63GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512GB (458GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) 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 (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 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	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/8GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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)