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iPhone SE (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy A56

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A56
51.6Inno Score
34.4Performance42.5
21.6Display48.5
31.9Camera42.6
21.3Battery58.2
73.3Features89.3
3 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and display (+27). iPhone SE (2020) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • 25% lower weight: 148 g vs 198 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $499

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy A56
Screen size4.7 ″6.7 ″+43%
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1334x7501080x2340
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 SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung 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)3 GB12 GB+300%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy A56
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera7 MP12 MP+71%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy A56
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%
Wireless charging8 W0 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy A56
Weight148 g+25%198 g
Thickness7.3 mm+1%7.4 mm
IP ratingIP67IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy A56
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy A56
OS at launchiOS 13Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy A56
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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