POCO M7 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56
44.6Performance42.5
58.1Display48.5
43.4Camera42.6
53.5Battery58.2
86.7Features89.3
7 spec wins — POCO M7 Pro 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M7 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.1 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and performance (+2). Samsung Galaxy A56 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M7 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 49
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 2,100 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- 398% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 292,734 vs 58,764
- 86% higher AnTuTu: 1,227,862 vs 661,238
- 84% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 466,860 vs 253,348
- 48% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 297,168 vs 200,275
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,100 nits+75% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+5% | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 661,238Bottom 11% | 1,227,862+86%Bottom 39% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 253,348Bottom 11% | 466,860+84%Bottom 44% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 58,764Bottom 13% | 292,734+398%Bottom 41% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 148,851Bottom 16% | 171,100+15%Bottom 33% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 200,275Bottom 11% | 297,168+48%Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,900Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+4% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |