Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 9:08 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Nokia N9 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB) 36Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

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

36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR
+256GB (233GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)64% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+385 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	251 PPI
+6.7"72% Larger screen	vs	3.9"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP38 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps207 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+45W8 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	5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+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 [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)47% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	251 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
System version	Android 15	Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
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)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
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	Not supported
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	CIF (352x288)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)	1.16W/kg (head)