Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
42.5Performance29.1
48.5Display55.1
42.6Camera56.4
58.2Battery41.7
89.3Features73.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A565 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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 A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
- 146% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,227,862 vs 500,000
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 29% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 385 ppi
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 496 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.5 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 466,860Top 60% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 292,734Top 60% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 171,100Top 69% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 297,168Top 66% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,227,862+146%Top 36% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350+50%Top 56% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900+47%Top 51% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+5% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+9% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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