Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
47.2Performance39
58.1Display52.5
57.4Camera55.8
53.3Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) and display (+6). 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,940 vs 1,350
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
- 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+10% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+42% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 87.5 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+22% | 900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+44% | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+18% | 3,900 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 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 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 45 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 9 | 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 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |