POCO X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
69.5Performance42.5
71.3Display48.5
43.4Camera42.6
78.5Battery58.2
86.7Features89.3
11 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and display (+23). 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 X8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 58
- 192% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 12% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.7 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+19% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+192% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 %+8% | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 1,977,887+61%Top 41% | 1,227,862Bottom 42% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,825+25%Top 44% | 466,860Bottom 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 634,127+117%Top 39% | 292,734Bottom 44% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 322,126+88%Top 37% | 171,100Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 436,809+47%Top 43% | 297,168Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,900Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g | 198 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |