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POCO M8 Power 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56

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44.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A56
51.6Inno Score
28.9Performance42.5
49.7Display48.5
29Camera42.6
71.3Battery58.2
62.7Features89.3
3 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and performance (+14). POCO M8 Power 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8 Power 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 63
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A56
Screen size6.99 ″+4%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23961080x2340
Pixel density375 ppi385 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits+50%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body—87.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Samsung 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)—1,350Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,900Top 48%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A56
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A56
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A56
Weight225 g198 g+12%
Thickness8.5 mm7.4 mm+13%
IP ratingIP65IP67
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A56
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A56
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge4 years6 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A56
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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