Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi 14 (1TB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi 14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 9:12 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 3:18 PM

Compare Xiaomi 14 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Xiaomi 14 (1TB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.36"
AMOLED

1200x2670

50
MP

32mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4610
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 14 (1TB)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.28 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+6.7"5% Larger screen	vs	6.36"
+5000 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4610 mAh
2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12GB LPDDR5	vs	+16GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (233GB available)	vs	+1TB (964GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+193 grams (6.76 ounces)3% Lighter
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1200x2670 pixels27% Higher resolution screen
385 PPI	vs	+460 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP124% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.56" inches	vs	+1/1.31" inches19% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 32MP166% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
45W	vs	+90W100% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
3 microphones	vs	+4 microphones33% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.3 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

32 Common items in both devices

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

Super AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+

120Hz

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
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Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM	Mi 14 (23127PN0CC)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	11/1/2023, Announced: 10/26/2023
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.28 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	71.5 x 152.8 millimeters (2.81 x 6.02 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or glass back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.36" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1200x2670 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	3000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
System version	Android 15	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	One UI 7.0	HyperOS 2
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
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)	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 1972812 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	1TB (964GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
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) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.075mmPDAFOIS3.2x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	8K@24fps 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps Slow motion Leica Summilux HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision, 10-bit LOG
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.14" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	4 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, 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)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4610 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	90W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Silver, Pink, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi 14 (1TB)
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