Samsung Galaxy S26 leads
by 12 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 leads overall versus Galaxy A56. Performance: 72.4 vs 100.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A56
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26
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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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceResolution
Refresh Rate
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone A leads | 6.7"Better | 6.3" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 1900 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 385 ppi | 409 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 12GB | 12GB |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.9GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 1x2.9GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.9GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz + 1x3.80GHz + 3x3.25GHz + 6x2.75GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 908689 | 3064672Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 908689 | 3064672Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 3899 | 10824Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Phone B leads | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Phone B leads | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROWBetter |
GPU Needs more data | Xclipse 540 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Sensor Size
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 12MP + 5MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 3x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+ |
Camera Features Needs more data | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 generally outperforms Galaxy A56 across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.3" This makes Galaxy S26 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A56 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 97,860 | ≈ Rs 176,397 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A56 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A56: non-PTA approximately Rs 97,860; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26: non-PTA approximately Rs 176,397; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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