Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A56
58.5Performance42.5
67.3Display48.5
71Camera42.6
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 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and display (+19). Samsung Galaxy A56 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 43
- 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+175% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 %+2% | 87.5 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 466,860Top 60% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 292,734Top 60% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 171,100Top 69% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 297,168Top 66% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+14%Top 27% | 1,227,862Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+70%Top 17% | 1,350Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+59%Top 24% | 3,900Top 51% |
| 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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