Motorola Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Power vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
IPS
IPS
720x1570
12
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Model | Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G7 Power Single-sim XT1955-6, Motorola Ocean | Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM |
Country or region available | ![]() USA | ![]() ![]() ![]() China, Hong Kong, Thailand |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 2/7/2019 | 3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76 x 160.83 millimeters (2.99 x 6.33 in) | 77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 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 | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1570 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 279 PPI | 385 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 15 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) TD-LTE (34, 38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) TD-LTE (34, 38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not 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 | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, 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 | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect 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 | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 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 | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Ceramic black, Marine blue, Iced violet • Max Vision display • Turbo Power charging: 9h in 15min | • Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G7 Power (XT1955-5) | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |