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iPhone 11 vs Samsung Galaxy A56

A

Apple

iPhone 11

$699

33.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A56
51.6Inno Score
34.4Performance42.5
21.6Display48.5
33.5Camera42.6
22.4Battery58.2
73.3Features89.3
2 spec wins — iPhone 1113 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+27). iPhone 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 11

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 11Samsung Galaxy A56
Screen size6.1 ″6.7 ″+10%
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1792x8281080x2340
Pixel density326 ppi385 ppi+18%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,200 nits+92%
Screen-to-body—87.5 %
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: iPhone 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 11Samsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSamsung Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,227,862+36%Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%1,350+1%Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%3,900+15%Top 51%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 11Samsung Galaxy A56
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 11Samsung Galaxy A56
Capacity3,110 mAh5,000 mAh+61%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%
Wireless charging8 W0 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 11Samsung Galaxy A56
Weight194 g+2%198 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.4 mm+11%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 11Samsung Galaxy A56
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 11Samsung Galaxy A56
OS at launchiOS 13Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 11 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 11Samsung Galaxy A56
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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