Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
28.9Performance39.3
46.1Display49.4
41.7Camera46.1
52.5Battery51.4
57.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+10). Samsung Galaxy M56 5G 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 M56 5G
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 14% lower weight: 180 g vs 209 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 57
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74 ″+5% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED Plus | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 403 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,450 nits+21% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,080,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,800Top 49% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+14% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+12% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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