OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
38.6Performance42.5
46.6Display48.5
39.3Camera42.6
55.9Battery58.2
65.3Features89.3
7 spec wins — OnePlus 911 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+4). OnePlus 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 44% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $729
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.7 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi+4% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,200 nits+9% |
| 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
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324Top 46% | 1,227,862+18%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+7%Top 48% | 1,350Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 53% | 3,900+7%Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+3% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.4 mm+15% |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |