Vivo X90 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo X90 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 10:00 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Vivo X90 (128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
AMOLED

1260x2800

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4810
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) Compare Vivo X90 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? Vivo X90 (128GB)

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13 Advantages Vivo X90 (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
+3.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1260x2800 pixels40% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+453 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+6.78"1% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 12MP10% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.49" inches5% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.56" inches
+(front) 32MP166% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+120W167% 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.	vs	45W
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)131% More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Android 13	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4810 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP65 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR5

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10+

120Hz

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
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Model	X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	X90 (V2241A)	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Thailand
Brand	Vivo	Samsung
Release date	11/30/2022, Announced: 11/22/2022	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.4 x 164.1 millimeters (2.93 x 6.46 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.78" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1260x2800 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	453 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Funtouch OS (Global) Origin OS 3 (China)	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.05GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 3x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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	ARM G-715 MC11 (Immortalis)	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/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)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.050mm1/2.93"1.22µm2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.016mm1/2.93"1.22µmAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.49" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	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@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Zeiss optics Sony IMX663, IMX866 sensors	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	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
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 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 [wifi6] (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, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4810 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/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: Black, Red, Blue	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo X90 (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
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