Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Apple iPhone 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 10:00 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:05 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 8 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

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

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4X
+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 pixels153% Higher resolution screen	vs	750x1334 pixels
+385 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(front) 12MP70% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+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-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh175% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1821 mAh
+45W2 times 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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+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
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)34% Lighter
7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)1% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.

29 Common items in both devices

256GB (233GB available) / 256GB (245GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM	iPhone 8 A1863 (CDMA), iPhone 8 A1905 (GSM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Thailand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	750x1334 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
System version	Android 15	iOS 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 16
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
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)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 237594 (v7) Geekbench: 10214 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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	1024/150 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 800/1900/2100 (A1864 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1864 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1897 model: 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
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/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	32mm (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/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1821 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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 • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered