Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs LG G8S ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 9:12 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:42 AM

Compare LG G8S ThinQ X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/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-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	vs	10 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (233GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2248 pixels
+6.7"8% Larger screen	vs	6.21"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP81% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 12MP45% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+(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 12
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps88% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps
+5000 mAh41% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3550 mAh
+45W150% 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	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)9% Lighter
385 PPI	vs	+402 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

f/1.8 (aperture)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM	LG G8S LMG810EA, LM-G810EA
Country or region available	(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico	(Latin America), South Africa, Israel
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 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	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	402 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	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 7.0	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (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 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
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	1600/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 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 Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
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 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 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	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 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)	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 [wifi5] (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-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 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 (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3550 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
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: Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)	feature not registered