Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 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 S4 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
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!

31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (233GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.7"34% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.56" inches99% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full 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	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+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 unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+45W4 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.	vs	10W
+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)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono 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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)52% Lighter
385 PPI	vs	+441 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.

21 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM	AT&T Galaxy S4 i337 (4G LTE)
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	4/27/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Plastic body, glass front
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 S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	One UI 7.0	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
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)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 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 S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
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 S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
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 S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
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.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)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 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 S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive	• Colors: Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337 16GB)
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