OnePlus Nord (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)

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

5/20/2025 8:53 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:42 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X OnePlus Nord (128GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB) Compare OnePlus Nord 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 256GB/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!

6 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+409 PPI6% 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
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
128GB (106GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
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
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.44"	vs	+6.7"4% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP6% Higher resolution main camera
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 11	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4115 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30W	vs	+45W50% 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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
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
5.1 + 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

31 Common items in both devices

Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED

HDR10+

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 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/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 Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.44" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	OxygenOS 11	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-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 620 (625MHz)	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/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	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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	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	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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.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
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 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	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope 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
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4115 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) 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
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/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: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/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)