Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro 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 Poco F2 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (233GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (107GB available)
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	219 grams (7.67 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)20% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.7"1% Larger screen	vs	6.67"
+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" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.72" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (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 11
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5000 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4700 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)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+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
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
385 PPI	vs	+395 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP + 2MP26% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(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
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

28 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

HDR10+

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM	POCO F2 Pro 5G M2004J11G (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	5/19/2020, Announced: 5/12/2020
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	75.4 x 163.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.43 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	219 grams (7.67 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 Poco F2 Pro (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)	~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	500nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 7.0	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (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 Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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 (77, 78)
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	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (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) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4123°1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.250mmAF 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.72" 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	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	Sony IMX686 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
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 Poco F2 Pro (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	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (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 Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4700 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
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 Poco F2 Pro (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: Neon Blue, Phantom White, Electric Purple, Cyber Gray • LiquidCool 2.0 • 33W charger included (30W supported)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.51W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)