Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 9:08 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:40 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 10 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2340

108
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4780
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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+256GB (233GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (106GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+6.7"1% Larger screen	vs	6.67"
+(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 11
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5000 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4780 mAh
+45W50% 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	30W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
385 PPI	vs	+386 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP87% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.56" inches	vs	+1/1.33" inches17% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 20MP66% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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 chargingAdvantage 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.

32 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR5

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

HDR10+

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

Only digital zoom

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM	小米10, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G M2001J2G, M2001J2I
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	2/13/2020
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	74.8 x 162.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 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	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	500nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (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 2.84GHz 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 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
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	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 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 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 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
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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4123°12mm1/3.06"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm 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 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/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5184x3840 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	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 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)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
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 (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4780 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
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: Coral Green, Twilight Grey, Peach Gold • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Google Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)