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Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB) vs Huawei Mate 9 Porsche

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Huawei Mate 9 Porsche phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 9 Porsche X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB) 17Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
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!

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB) vs Mate 9 Porsche} 9 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)1%
Thinner
vs7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+6.7"22%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP110%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)17%
Lighter
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels46%
Higher resolution screen
385 PPIvs+534 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
256GB (233GB available) / 256GB (243GB available)
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
 
ModelGalaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Mate 9 Porsche
Other model namesGalaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIMHuawei Mate 9 Porsche Design LON-L29, Huawei Long Island
Country or region availableChinaHong KongThailand
China, Hong Kong, Thailand
AustraliaChinaSouth KoreaUSA(Europe)Hong KongJapanTaiwan
Australia, China, South Korea, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/20251/1/2017
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
System versionAndroid 15Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
RAM memory12GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (233GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (243GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/3.06"1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
20 megapixels
12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
10-bit HDR
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Oliveโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข EMUI 5.0
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Leica optics camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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