Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
36.6Performance39
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 50.5 for Samsung Galaxy A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 7 Pro edges ahead in camera and display, 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 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
- 22% higher Active use endurance: 11 h vs 9 h
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+33% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+25% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 %+1% | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000 | 900,000+14% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420+5% | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300 | 3,900+18% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+11% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 45 W+96% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 9 h | 11 h+22% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g | 198 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
