Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)

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

5/20/2025 9:08 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:40 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR5
+512GB (462GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256GB (233GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+1536x2152 pixels31% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+7.3"9% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.0	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
263 grams (9.21 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)33% Lighter
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
362 PPI	vs	+385 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP67% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 12	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4380 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

HDR10+

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold F9000 (Single-SIM), Samsung Winner	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	263 grams (9.21 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2152 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	362 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 363016 (v7) Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4) GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10 Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 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 Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 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 reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4380 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)