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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56

WINNER
G
62.3Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56
53.9Inno Score
50.2Performance39
63.9Display52.5
71Camera55.8
54Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and display (+11). Samsung Galaxy A56 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 50 vs 39
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 53
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 56
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
  • 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56

  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
  • 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
  • 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Screen size6.3 ″6.7 ″+6%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1280x28561080x2340
Pixel density495 ppi+29%385 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+58%1,900 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %87.5 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 101,150,000+28%900,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+44%1,350
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+21%3,900
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera42 MP+250%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh+6%
Wired charging27 W45 W+67%
Wireless charging21 W0 W
Active use endurance11 h11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Weight199 g198 g+1%
Thickness8.5 mm7.4 mm+13%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A56
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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