Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Vivo S2
28.9Performance28.9
46.1Display65.5
41.7Camera34.1
52.5Battery70.9
57.3Features57.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G6 spec wins — Vivo S2
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo S2 wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+19) and battery (+18). 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
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 10% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8 mm
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 41% higher capacity: 7,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED Plus | 3D Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 449 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| 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 | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,050 mAh+41% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+2% | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+9% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+10% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |