realme 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
28.9Performance28.9
58.6Display46.1
42.6Camera41.7
52.5Battery52.5
73.3Features57.3
4 spec wins — realme 13 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+13). Samsung Galaxy M56 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 13 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.74 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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