Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 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 Samsung Galaxy Note X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)189% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (233GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)30% Thinner	vs	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels147% Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+385 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	285 PPI
+6.7"26% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+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
+5000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)11% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4G LTE i717, Samsung SGH-i717
Country or region available	(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	2/7/2012
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
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)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	285 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass
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)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
System version	Android 15	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 (45nm)
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)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
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	100/50 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 850/1900/2100
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 Cat3 (Bands 1, 4, 17)
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+, LTE
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)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
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	Not supported
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)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
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, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive	• Colors: Carbon Blue, Ceramic White • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • HAC M3/T3 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)	0.16W/kg (head)