POCO X6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
46.8Performance42.5
54.1Display48.5
44.1Camera42.6
58.4Battery58.2
65.3Features89.3
12 spec wins — POCO X6 Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X6 Pro scores 51.9 against 51.6 for Samsung Galaxy A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X6 Pro edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X6 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 49
- 74% higher AnTuTu 10 (Memory): 298,333 vs 171,100
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 11% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+50% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.5 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 439,015Top 63% | 466,860+6%Top 60% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 422,306+44%Top 50% | 292,734Top 60% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 298,333+74%Top 41% | 171,100Top 69% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 364,471+23%Top 60% | 297,168Top 66% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,524,125+24%Top 24% | 1,227,862Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,400+4%Top 55% | 1,350Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+15%Top 42% | 3,900Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+6% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.4 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 | POCO X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |