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Motorola Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G Power (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Motorola Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) 06Points
6.6"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
30Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Moto G Power (2021) X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/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!

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) vs Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
206 grams (7.21 ounces)vs+198 grams (6.93 ounces)4%
Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)28%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
266 PPIvs+385 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.6"vs+6.7"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP29%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 12MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
15Wvs+45W2 times
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
ModelMoto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G Power 2021 (3GB RAM)Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date1/14/20213/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 165.28 millimeters (2.99 x 6.51 in)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight206 grams (7.21 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.6" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)266 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 15
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 610 950MhzSamsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 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 networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Flash Gray, Polar Silver
• 10W charger in-box
• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)
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