Moto G96 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56
21.8Performance42.5
56.9Display48.5
45.9Camera42.6
52.6Battery58.2
52Features89.3
6 spec wins — Moto G96 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+21). Moto G96 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 43
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 52
- 500% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 1 years
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,227,862Bottom 42% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 466,860Bottom 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 292,734Bottom 44% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 171,100Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 297,168Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 1,350+33%Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 3,900+33%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+10% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 6 years+500% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |