Samsung Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)

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

5/20/2025 10:06 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:12 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Samsung Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

37Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	vs	37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)60% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+12GB LPDDR547 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (200MB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)1192 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)78% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+385 PPI114% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.7"109% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP20 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 12MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps832 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
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

9 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Compass

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
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Model	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Lite i5700L, Samsung GT-i5700L	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Thailand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/17/2009	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 115 millimeters (2.24 x 4.53 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	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 Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 1.5 Cupcake	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S3C6410	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-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	feature not registered	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512MB (200MB available)	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) TD-LTE (34, 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, 79)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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, 17, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) TD-LTE (34, 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 Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.2 hours	feature not registered
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine) • Java framework	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered