Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 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 Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (233GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (110GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.7"5% Larger screen	vs	6.39"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP179% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(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 10
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+5000 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+45W150% 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	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
385 PPI	vs	+403 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras 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
(front) 12MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP116% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.

29 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
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Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A
Country or region available	(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic 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)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	403 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	600nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 7.0	MIUI 10 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
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, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
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)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 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 Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 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 Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5656x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
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.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 Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	10W Qi 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 Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue • Mechanical pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)	feature not registered