Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
28.9Performance64.4
46.1Display60.8
41.7Camera63.7
52.5Battery56
57.3Features60
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+22). 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
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 19% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 16% lower weight: 180 g vs 215 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74 ″ | 8 ″+19% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED Plus | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 422 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+16% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+19% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP48 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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