OnePlus N6 vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
20Performance28.9
43.6Display46.1
29Camera41.7
71.3Battery52.5
36Features57.3
2 spec wins — OnePlus N67 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.4 to 38.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and camera (+13). OnePlus N6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus N6
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 36
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 50% higher Pixel density: 382 ppi vs 254 ppi
Display
| Spec | OnePlus N6 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.74 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 382 ppi+50% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.8 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus N6 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus N6 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus N6 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus N6 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 180 g+20% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.2 mm+19% |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus N6 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus N6 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OxygenOS 16) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus N6 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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