Realme 14 (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 14 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2025 10:07 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:21 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Realme 14 (512GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) Compare Realme 14 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 Realme 14 (512GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
+512GB (458GB available)97% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256GB (233GB available)
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+395 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+(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
+6000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+IP68/IP69 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP67 certified
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
(back) 50MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP34% Higher resolution main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2 microphones	vs	+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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Model	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Release date	3/27/2025	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 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	IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection.	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Realme UI 6.0	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (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 810 (895MHz)	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 760396 (v10)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	50 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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
	Realme 14 (512GB)	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 reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	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
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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: Silver, Titanium, Pink	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 14 (512GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
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)