Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
37.4Performance58.6
60.6Display48.5
64.4Camera42.6
54.3Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8 Pro scores 56.5 against 56.4 for Samsung Galaxy A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8 Pro edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,400 nits vs 1,200 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 16% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.8 mm
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10.5 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi+27% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits+100% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,223,886Bottom 31% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 463,134Bottom 40% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 291,001Bottom 30% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 171,497Bottom 28% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 298,254Bottom 25% |
| AnTuTu 12 | — | 1,437,689Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,766Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,492Top 47% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | 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 | 10.5 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | 11 h+10% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 198 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.4 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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