Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
40.9Performance42.5
54.3Display48.5
44.2Camera42.6
52.9Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 88 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8 scores 52 against 51.6 for Samsung Galaxy A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8 edges ahead in display and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,350
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 32% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,227,862 vs 930,000
- 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.7 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+11% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 87.5 %+1% |
| 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 8 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | 1,227,862+32%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+27%Top 43% | 1,350Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+12%Top 45% | 3,900Top 51% |
| 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 8 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 45 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+6% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |