Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 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 Fold 2 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	282 grams (9.87 ounces)
+385 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	372 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP85% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 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
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + 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
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+512GB (455GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7% Thinner
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1768x2208 pixels54% Higher resolution screen
6.7"	vs	+7.6"13% Larger screen
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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.

35 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

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

Super AMOLED / Flexible Super AMOLED

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
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Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM	Galaxy Fold2 5G SM-F9160ZNETGY (512GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	9/18/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
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)	128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	282 grams (9.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Flexible Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1768x2208 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	372 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	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
System version	Android 15	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 7.0	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
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 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 564907 (v8) Geekbench: 12607 (v4.4), 2715 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
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	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 850/900/1900/2100
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, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 28, 41, 78, 79)
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	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)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
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	26mm (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	Digital and optical 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	Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
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 Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
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	5.0 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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 Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
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 UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 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	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
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: Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F9160)
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)	0.829W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)