Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco X3 GT 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 Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco X3 GT 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 A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+399 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP11% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+(front) 16MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+67W49% 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
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)20% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.6"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.97" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches26% 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 12	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	+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
IP53 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices

256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (233GB available)

UFS 3.1

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
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Model	Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	POCO X3 GT (21061110AG)	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Thailand
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/19/2021, Announced: 7/28/2021	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 163.3 millimeters (2.99 x 6.43 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 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	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	399 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	450nits[typ] HDR10	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 12.5 / 13	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1100 (MT6891Z) (6nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz 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-G77 MC9 (836MHz)	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 506800 (v8), 578505 (v9) Geekbench: 2310 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	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	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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) 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, 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, 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	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 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	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.97" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by JBL	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 Poco X3 GT (256GB)	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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	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 Poco X3 GT (256GB)	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, Wave Blue, Cloud White • Protective case included	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)	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