Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)

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

5/20/2025 9:12 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:42 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z 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? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)

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!

8 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)46% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)42% Thinner	vs	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+534 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 12MP138% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Verizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola Sheridan	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	7/28/2016	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum 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 Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530 624Mhz	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (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)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (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 Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	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 Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	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	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-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 Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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: Black, White • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)