OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6T vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 7:52 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:42 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.41"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare OnePlus 6T X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/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!

7 Advantages OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+402 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner
6.41"	vs	+6.7"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP86% 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
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches67% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	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) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3700 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20W	vs	+45W125% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	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/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Optic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 6T A6013 (128GB + 6GB RAM), One Plus 6T	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China, USA, (Europe), India, (Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Uruguay
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2018	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.41" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 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 630 710Mhz	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
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)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 Europe, North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41,46) India, China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide 16mpeffectivef/1.725mm1/2.8"1.0µmPDAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 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/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	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	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
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.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
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
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: Mirror Black, Midnight Black • Oxygen OS • 19.5:9 / DCI-P3 / 2.5D screen • Dash Charge • Dirac HD sound	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	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)