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Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) 27Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
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!

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (233GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)5%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1560 pixels
+385 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+6.7"5%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP77%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(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
vsAndroid 11
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+45W2 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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)17%
Lighter
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) 12MPvs+(front) 16MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
ModelGalaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIMGalaxy A30s SM-A307FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available(Latin America)Costa RicaIndiaJamaicaPanamaPuerto Rico
(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico
(Europe)(Global, International)IndiaPakistan
(Europe), (Global, International), India, Pakistan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/20259/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
System versionAndroid 15Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0One UI 2.0 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPUOcta-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, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (233GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
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)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
10-bit HDR
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
• Game Booster
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
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)1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)
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