Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (32GB)

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

5/20/2025 10:06 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPhone SE (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)98% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+256GB (233GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+385 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.7"67% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)75% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

23 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Thailand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
System version	Android 15	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 15
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	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)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)