Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A56
43.9Performance39
55.8Display52.5
56.1Camera55.8
56.3Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+5) and performance (+5). Samsung Galaxy A56 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 42% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,350
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- 96% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 23 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 | 84 % | 87.5 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+17% | 900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+41% | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+15% | 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 9a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 45 W+96% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+6% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 9a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |