ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z5S 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 ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S 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!

6 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)57% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+441 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner
TFT-IGZO	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.7"34% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 12MP138% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps70 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh117% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	ZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503A	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Thailand
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2014	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	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
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (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 330	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	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
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass 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
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: White, Black • Java framework	• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/12GB)
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