Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A56
58.5Performance39
67.3Display52.5
71Camera55.8
62.2Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+15). Samsung Galaxy A56 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- 15% lower weight: 198 g vs 232 g
- 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+26% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+74% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 %+2% | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+56% | 900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+70% | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+59% | 3,900 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+4% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 198 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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