Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 10:24 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:40 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.7"11% Larger screen	vs	6.01"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(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	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 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) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated 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	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
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)27% Lighter
7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)10% Thinner
385 PPI	vs	+402 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 Bell Mobility
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	Canada
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	6/1/2018
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 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	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
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 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	600/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	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, UMTS, 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, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (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-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
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) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm 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 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-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Deep Indigo • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support • AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)	feature not registered