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Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) 20Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
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)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (233GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (112GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+6.7"22%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+1/1.56" inches60%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.5" inches
+(front) 12MP138%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3600 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)
(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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)26%
Lighter
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels46%
Higher resolution screen
385 PPIvs+534 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
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+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
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
ModelGalaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIMGalaxy S7 edge Dual-Sim G935FD (Exynos), Samsung Hero 2
Country or region available(Latin America)Costa RicaIndiaJamaicaPanamaPuerto Rico
(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico
China(Europe)IndiaIndonesiaTaiwan
China, (Europe), India, Indonesia, Taiwan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/20253/11/2016
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)72.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.94 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 (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:
4x 2.3GHz Exynos M1 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)ARM Mali-T880 MP12
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (233GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (112GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps450/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
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

📷 Camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video 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 S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
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 supportedSupported
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 S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black
• Curved edge screen
• Body material: Aluminium
• Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Qi Wireless charging (PMA)
• OneDrive 115GB
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 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)0.264W/kg (head), 0.507W/kg (body)
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