Samsung Galaxy A56 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
58.6Performancechip32.9
48.5Display80.7
42.6Camera41.9
58.2Battery66.6
89.3Features86.7
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A569 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 56.4 against 56.4 for TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A56 edges ahead in performance and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 33
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 58
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 429 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits+275% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.5 % | 93.2 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 1,223,886Bottom 31% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 463,134Bottom 40% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 291,001Bottom 30% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 171,497Bottom 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 298,254Bottom 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 12 | 1,437,689Bottom 31% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 189 g+5% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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