Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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

5/20/2025 9:05 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:40 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2340

108
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4780
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

13 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR5
+256GB (230GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+386 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+(quad camera) 108MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP87% 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
+1/1.33" inches17% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.56" inches
+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
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.0	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)5% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	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
4780 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30W	vs	+45W50% 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)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

HDR10+

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	小米10, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G M2001J2G, M2001J2I (256GB + 12GB RAM)	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China	(Global, International), Spain
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	2/13/2020	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 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	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4123°12mm1/3.06"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth 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)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 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	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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 Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect 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 Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4780 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Coral Green, Twilight Grey, Peach Gold • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Google Pay	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)