Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 7:52 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:42 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)

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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
+3.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR5
+1TB (980GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+1440x3120 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+505 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+6.8"1% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP + 10MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 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
232 grams (8.12 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)17% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

38 Common items in both devices

LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

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

OIS: Optical stabilization

+31 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S24 Ultra SM-S9280	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Uruguay
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/2024	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	79 x 162.3 millimeters (3.11 x 6.39 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	232 grams (8.12 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Gorilla Armor	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.8" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	505 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Armor	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-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 750 (1GHz)	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1452915 (v9), 1822988 (v10) Geekbench: 7076 (v6)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	1TB (980GB available) UFS 4.0	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 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 network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 66)	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, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 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 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, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 200 megapixels 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1µm 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	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps HDR10+	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	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 S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.2 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	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
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: Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange • Samsung DeX • Stylus pen (Bluetooth)	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 1TB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)