Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A56
40.2Performance39
51.5Display48.5
46.5Camera42.6
47.5Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 50.5 for Samsung Galaxy A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8a edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+12% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 87.5 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+25% | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+10% | 3,900 |
| 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+5% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |