Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
42.5Performance45.6
48.5Display58.3
42.6Camera42.1
58.2Battery36.9
89.3Features94.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A567 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 51.6 against 50.6 for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A56 edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 37
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 73% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,761 vs 3,900
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 426 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| AnTuTu | 1,227,862Bottom 42% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 466,860Bottom 48% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 292,734Bottom 44% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 171,100Bottom 37% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 297,168Bottom 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Top 49% | 2,044+51%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900Top 48% | 6,761+73%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 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 Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g+6% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+50% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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