Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
43.2Performance28.9
44.9Display46.1
41.9Camera41.7
43.7Battery52.5
65.3Features57.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and features (+8). 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 10% lower weight: 180 g vs 200 g
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.74 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+1% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| AnTuTu | 754,064Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,711Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 87,552Bottom 14% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 138,545Bottom 10% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 233,256Bottom 21% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 180 g+10% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.2 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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