Samsung Galaxy A56 leads
by 14 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy A56 leads overall versus Galaxy A17. Battery: 43.1 vs 73.8.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A17
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy A56
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Refresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differenceDisplay Size
Resolution
Pixel Density
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 800 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Close match | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | No | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.4GHz | 2.9GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 1x2.9GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.9GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 2137 | 908689Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 435787 | 908689Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 942 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 2137 | 3899Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Phone B leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1Better |
Chipset Close match | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G68 MP2 | Xclipse 540 |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 12MP + 5MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 1x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 10x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | GalaxyCore GC13A0 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDRBetter |
Camera Features Needs more data | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy A56 generally outperforms Galaxy A17 across key categories. Refresh Rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz This makes Galaxy A56 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A17 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy A56 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 97,860 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A17 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.
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy A56 is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A56 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy A56 advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy A56 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy A56 advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Samsung Galaxy A56 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy A56 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A56 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A17: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A56: non-PTA approximately Rs 97,860; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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