Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
42.5Performance54
48.5Display64.2
42.6Camera69.5
58.2Battery71.6
89.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A5610 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and display (+16). 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 features score: 89 vs 65
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 19% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 13% lower weight: 198 g vs 227 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 58
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 522 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| 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 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,227,862Top 36% | 1,550,000+26%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Top 56% | 2,050+52%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900Top 51% | 5,500+41%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+13% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+19% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |