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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 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 S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) 16Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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17Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 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 S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) vs Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+1440x3040 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+526 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+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)
+(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
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+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
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)vs+256GB (233GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)5%
Thinner
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.4"vs+6.7"5%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP67%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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
4100 mAhvs+5000 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2 microphonesvs+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices
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
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
ModelGalaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S10+ (Exynos) G975F/DualSim 8GB RAM, Samsung Beyond 2Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Brazil
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
(Latin America)Costa RicaIndiaJamaicaPanamaPuerto Rico
(Latin America), Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/20193/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 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 S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.5% (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)526 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)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 / 4.1One UI 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core)
2x 2.3GHz 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 (702MHz)Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (233GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
(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 length26mm (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: 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 S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/2.222mm
12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones3 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 S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)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 output3.5mm jackType-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 S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)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: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)0.87W/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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