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Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56

Google Pixel 7 Pro
51Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A56
51.6Inno Score
36.6Performance42.5
57.8Display48.5
56.8Camera42.6
48.6Battery58.2
73.3Features89.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 7 Pro scores 51 against 51.6 for Samsung Galaxy A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A56 edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 7 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 57 vs 43
  • 33% higher Pixel density: 512 ppi vs 385 ppi
  • 25% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 1,200 nits

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 96% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 23 W
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $899

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440x31201080x2340
Pixel density512 ppi+33%385 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits+25%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body88.7 %+1%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

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Samsung Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 10790,000Top 63%1,227,862+55%Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,420+5%Top 55%1,350Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,300Top 60%3,900+18%Top 51%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.85f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera11 MP12 MP+11%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging23 W45 W+96%
Wireless charging23 W0 W
Active use endurance9 h11 h+22%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Weight212 g198 g+7%
Thickness8.9 mm7.4 mm+17%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge3 years6 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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