Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)

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

5/20/2025 10:12 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:51 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZs X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (233GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.7"29% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 19.2MP
+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" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(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 7.1 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+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	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)23% Lighter
385 PPI	vs	+424 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 13MP7% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM	Sony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SS
Country or region available	Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam	USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	4/1/2017
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
System version	Android 15	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (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)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (20GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
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	450/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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, 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 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 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	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
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 Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17.8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
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: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Sony Exmor RS camera • 720p@960fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
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