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iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy A56

iPhone X

Apple

iPhone X

$999

29.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A56
51.6Inno Score
20Performance42.5
29.7Display48.5
35.3Camera42.6
21.3Battery58.2
60Features89.3
3 spec wins — iPhone X14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 29.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and features (+29). iPhone X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone X

  • 19% higher Pixel density: 458 ppi vs 385 ppi
  • 12% lower weight: 174 g vs 198 g

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy A56
Screen size5.8 ″6.7 ″+16%
Panel typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2436x11251080x2340
Pixel density458 ppi+19%385 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,200 nits+92%
Screen-to-body87.5 %
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 X versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetApple A11 BionicSamsung Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 101,227,862Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,050Top 66%1,350+29%Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,400Top 75%3,900+63%Top 51%
RAM (max)3 GB12 GB+300%
Storage options64GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy A56
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP
Telephoto12 MP
Optical zoom2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera7 MP12 MP+71%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy A56
Capacity2,716 mAh5,000 mAh+84%
Wired charging15 W45 W+200%
Wireless charging8 W0 W
Active use endurance11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy A56
Weight174 g+12%198 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.4 mm+4%
IP ratingIP67IP67
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy A56
OS at launchiOS 11Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge5 years6 years+20%

Audio

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

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