Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
39Performance60.9
48.5Display58.6
42.6Camera46.9
58.2Battery47.9
89.3Features94.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A568 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 50.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and display (+10). 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 Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 39% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 12.1 mm
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 17% lower weight: 198 g vs 239 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 7.6 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1856x2160 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+3% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.5 % | 90.5 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,820,000+102% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350 | 2,270+68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900 | 7,000+79% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+14% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+17% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+39% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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