Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)

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

5/20/2025 8:53 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:42 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone AR X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

23
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)

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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4
+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 2.0
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)20% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+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
+6.7"18% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP191% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 23MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.56" inches67% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(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 7.0 Nougat
+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 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 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) (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	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)16% Lighter
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen
385 PPI	vs	+515 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

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

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

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

+18 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM	Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL (128GB+6GB RAM) A002A, A002
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	5/1/2017, Announced: 1/9/2017
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)	77.4 x 158.7 millimeters (3.05 x 6.25 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 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/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 7.0	ZenUI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)
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, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	600/75 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	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 America version: 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 Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 29)
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+, 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm 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	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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR	Motion tracking sensors
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo) Hi-Res audio
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
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	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
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 (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
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 • Tango and Daydream by Google
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 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)	feature not registered