Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads
by 9 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 14 Pro leads overall versus Galaxy A56. Performance: 81.5 vs 64.5.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A56
Best for users who prioritize battery.
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Spec table
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Meaningful differences
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A56 leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 1179 x 2556Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 1900 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 461 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy A56 leads | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy A56 leads | 6GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 3.46GHzBetter | 2.9GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | Not available | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 2x3.46GHz + 4x2.02GHzBetter | 1x2.9GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.9GHz |
Benchmark Score Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 968412Better | 908689 |
AnTuTu Score Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 968412Better | 908689 |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 1400 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 5346Better | 3899 |
Storage Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 1024GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)Better | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Xclipse 540 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A56 leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy A56 leads | 48MP + 12MP | 50MP + 12MP + 5MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 3x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec.Better | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 14 Pro generally outperforms Galaxy A56 across key categories. Chipset: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) vs Exynos 1580 (4 nm) This makes iPhone 14 Pro the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A56 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 14 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy A56 provides extended usage with efficient power management.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 116,480 | ≈ Rs 97,860 |
| PTA | Rs 180,000 | Rs 138,999 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A56 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 14 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 14 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 14 Pro advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy A56 advantage).
Apple iPhone 14 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy A56 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 116,480; PTA Rs 180,000. Samsung Galaxy A56: non-PTA approximately Rs 97,860; PTA Rs 138,999. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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