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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N) 13Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
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!

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N) vs Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+1440x3040 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+495 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+6.8"1%
Larger screen
vs6.7"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly 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.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7%
Thinner
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 12MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 12vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4300 mAhvs+5000 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

34 Common items in both devices
256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (233GB available)
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
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975N (Exynos)Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Latin America)Costa RicaIndiaJamaicaPanamaPuerto Rico
(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/20193/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)495 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 15
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0One UI 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9825 (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core)
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (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 controllerARM Mali-G76 MP12 (754MHz)Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
256GB (233GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Glow
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration)
• 3D Scanner app
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)
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