Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
42.5Performance64.4
48.5Display43.7
42.6Camera55.7
58.2Battery60.8
89.3Features60
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A566 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and camera (+13). 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 display score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 43% higher Pixel density: 385 ppi vs 269 ppi
- 43% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 12.9 mm
- 36% lower weight: 198 g vs 309 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $2,899
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 49% higher Screen size: 10 ″ vs 6.7 ″
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 10 ″+49% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2160x1584 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+43% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,600 nits+33% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| 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% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900Top 48% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,600 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+36% | 309 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+43% | 12.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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