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Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A56

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56
51.6Inno Score
43.9Performance42.5
55.8Display48.5
42.7Camera42.6
56.3Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+7) and features (+5). Samsung Galaxy A56 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
  • 125% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,350
  • 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years

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% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,227,862 vs 1,050,000
  • 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy A56
Screen size6.3 ″6.7 ″+6%
Panel typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x24241080x2340
Pixel density422 ppi+10%385 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+125%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body84 %87.5 %+4%
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

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 45%1,227,862+17%Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+41%Top 38%1,350Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+15%Top 42%3,900Top 51%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy A56
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy A56
Capacity5,100 mAh+2%5,000 mAh
Wired charging23 W45 W+96%
Wireless charging8 W0 W
Active use endurance12 h+9%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy A56
Weight186 g+6%198 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.4 mm+17%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Software

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

Audio

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

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