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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A56

A
42.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A56
51.6Inno Score
43.9Performance42.5
32.4Display48.5
38Camera42.6
30.7Battery58.2
89.3Features89.3
4 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+16). iPhone 12 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • 54% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,350
  • 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,900 vs 3,900
  • 19% higher Pixel density: 458 ppi vs 385 ppi

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56

  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 31
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 125% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 20 W
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy A56
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2778x12841080x2340
Pixel density458 ppi+19%385 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits
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 12 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSamsung Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,227,862+29%Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+54%Top 28%1,350Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+26%Top 35%3,900Top 51%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy A56
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy A56
Capacity3,687 mAh5,000 mAh+36%
Wired charging20 W45 W+125%
Wireless charging15 W0 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy A56
Weight228 g198 g+13%
Thickness7.4 mm7.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy A56
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy A56
OS at launchiOS 14Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy A56
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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