Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy A56
28.9Performance42.5
57.8Display48.5
42.7Camera42.6
68Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 10a6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 10a scores 51.8 against 51.6 for Samsung Galaxy A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 10a edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10a
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 38% higher Active use endurance: 15.2 h vs 11 h
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 18% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9 mm
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+10% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+150% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | 87.5 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,227,862Bottom 28% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 466,860Bottom 32% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 292,734Bottom 30% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 171,100Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 297,168Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,900Bottom 42% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 10 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.2 h+38% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+8% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.4 mm+18% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 10a | 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 10a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |