Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) vs Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Lenovo Legion Y90 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 Lenovo Legion Y90 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y90 (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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	vs	14 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)36% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
120Hz	vs	+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
385 PPI	vs	+388 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.7"	vs	+6.92"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP15% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.56" inches	vs	+1/1.32" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 16MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAh	vs	+5600 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
45W	vs	+68W51% 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.

33 Common items in both devices

256GB (233GB available) / 256GB (218GB available)

UFS 3.1

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

HDR10+

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM	联想拯救者Y90 (L71061)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Thailand	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	3/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	252 grams (8.82 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/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	144Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 7.0	ZUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
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)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (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)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
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, 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 800/850/900/1900/2100
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	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.32" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
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
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (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	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5600 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	68W 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
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (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: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive	• Colors: Gray • 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
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