Xiaomi 12T (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12T 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 Xiaomi 12T (128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1220x2712

108
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB) Compare Xiaomi 12T 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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1220x2712 pixels31% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+446 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP76% 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
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP66% 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
2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)131% More internal storage for applications and files
202 grams (7.07 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)2% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
1/1.67" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

HDR10+

120Hz

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 12T 22071212AG (Global)	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Thailand
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/2022	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 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
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1220x2712 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 900nits[peak] HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch sampling rate: 480Hz	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz 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 controller	ARM Mali-G610 MC6	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 791008 (v9) Geekbench: 3756 (v5.1)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary 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
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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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	1080p@30/60/120/240fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.47" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
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, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging	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
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
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, Silver, Blue	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered