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Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs LG G6 (H870DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G6 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) 20Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/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!

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs G6 (H870DS)} 11 Advantages LG G6 (H870DS)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (109GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.7"18%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP
+1/1.56" inches92%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 12MP144%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(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 9.0 Pie
+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
+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+45W150%
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.
vs18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+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
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)21%
Lighter
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
385 PPIvs+565 PPI47%
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
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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP67 certifiedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+21 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
ModelGalaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIMLG G6 Dual-Sim (64GB), LG-H870DS, LGH870DS
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)Hong KongIndiaRussiaUkraine
(Global, International), Hong Kong, India, Russia, Ukraine
BrandSamsungLG
Release date3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/20253/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
System versionAndroid 15Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
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)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
AnTuTu: 158785 (v7)
Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps600/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
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)
13 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered30mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
10-bit HDR
1080p@60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered18mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registered384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Knock Code, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)LG G6 (H870DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)feature not registered
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