OPPO A5 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56
21.8Performance42.5
45.2Display48.5
29Camera42.6
61.9Battery58.2
60Features89.3
4 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 39.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+21). OPPO A5 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 5G
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 58
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 103% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 1,925
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 385 ppi+46% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 %+3% | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 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) | 778Bottom 18% | 1,350+74%Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,925Bottom 13% | 3,900+103%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 | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+2% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |