Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi Mi 11
42.5Performance38.6
48.5Display56.3
42.6Camera49.3
58.2Battery60.5
89.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A5610 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 51.6 against 51.3 for Xiaomi Mi 11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A56 edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 18% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,227,862 vs 1,040,324
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 49 vs 43
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 34% higher Pixel density: 515 ppi vs 385 ppi
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.81 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 515 ppi+34% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
| 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 Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,227,862+18%Top 36% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Top 56% | 1,450+7%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900+7%Top 51% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP+67% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 55 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+9% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |