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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB) 09Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S X
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!

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+179 grams (6.27 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+409 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP79%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+1/1.52" inches3%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.56" inches
+(front) 16MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 12MP
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR533%
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
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.43"vs+6.7"4%
Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
33Wvs+45W36%
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
IP53 certifiedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
ModelRedmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 11S 4G (2201117SY) Global NFCGalaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ChinaHong KongThailand
China, Hong Kong, Thailand
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date2/9/2022, Announced: 1/26/20223/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.43" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Display features700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]
DCI-P3
1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 15
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 13One UI 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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 controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 251201 (v8), 308741 (v9)
Geekbench: 1873 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
256GB (233GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
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 networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°
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 resolution12000x9000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite Gray, Pearl White, Twilight Blue• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)feature not registered
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