Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) vs Nokia 9 PureView
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Nokia 9 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.99"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
12
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3320
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
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20 Advantages 
10 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| Model | Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView |
| Other model names | Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM | Nokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094 |
| Country or region available |    China, Hong Kong, Thailand |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
| Release date | 3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025 | 2/1/2019 |
| Depth | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in) | 75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in) |
| Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 172 grams (6.02 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) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5.99" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 385 PPI | 538 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| System version | Android 15 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
| User Interface | One UI 7.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (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) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| 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 | 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 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TA-1082 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1087 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1094 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 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 Cat16 VoLTE TA-1082 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1087 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1094 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 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 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| 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 | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 | (6 cameras) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide 12MP mono 12MP mono 12MP mono 0.3MP TOF 3D |
| 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/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.25µm 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 | Not 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 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| 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) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| 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 Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3320 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| 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: Midnight Blue • Android One • Zeiss optics back cameras • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
| 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 |