Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Nokia N96

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Nokia N96 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 Nokia N96 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Nokia N96 Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia N96
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)18 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	264MHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR595 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+256GB (233GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)143% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels32 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+385 PPI169% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+6.7"139% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP12 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 12MP38 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps832 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage 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
+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 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 b/g [wifi3]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 160GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+125 grams (4.38 ounces)58% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

9 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
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Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM	Nokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247
Country or region available	(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	9/4/2008
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 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	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
System version	Android 15	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	32bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12
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 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G
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	Not supported
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	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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	Nokia N96
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	QVGA (320x240)
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-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
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)	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	2.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
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
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive	• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz • Carl Zeiss optics • N-Gage compatible • TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz) • Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Nokia N96
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