Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi 13T
42.5Performance36.3
48.5Display66.8
42.6Camera53
58.2Battery58.4
89.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A566 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and camera (+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 performance score: 43 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 33% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,227,862 vs 920,000
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $649
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 43
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 446 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| 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 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,227,862+33%Top 36% | 920,000Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350+8%Top 56% | 1,250Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900Top 51% | 3,900Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP+67% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 197 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+13% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |