Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP177% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.56" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.76" inches
+(front) 12MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+5000 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3700 mAh
+45W80% 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	25W
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+256GB (210GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+187 grams (6.55 ounces)6% Lighter
7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7% Thinner
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2640 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
385 PPI	vs	+426 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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 charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

39 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

6.7"

LED flash

+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
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Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM	Galaxy Z Flip5 SM-F731W
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	Canada
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	8/11/2023, Announced: 7/26/2023
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	71.9 x 165.1 millimeters (2.83 x 6.5 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Folded: 15.1 x 71.9 x 85.1 mm
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	426 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Super AMOLED 3.4" (720x748), 306 ppi, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	One UI 7.0	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (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, 4 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 1200698 (v9), 1507299 (v10) Geekbench: 5478 (v5.5), 4984 (v6.0) GFXBench: 91fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (210GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
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) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 38, 41, 66, 78, 71)
Primary 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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) 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-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
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) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
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	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 720p@960fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
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-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 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	5.3 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 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: Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Mint, Yellow • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731W 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.9W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)	feature not registered