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Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
42.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
46.1Display75.9
41.7Camera34.1
52.5Battery70.9
57.3Features46.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G6 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) 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
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 47
  • 14% lower weight: 180 g vs 210 g
  • 12% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
  • 317% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 62% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.74 ″6.83 ″+1%
Panel typeSuper AMOLED PlusAMOLED
Resolution1080x23401260x2800
Pixel density382 ppi449 ppi+18%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits5,000 nits+317%
Screen-to-body—90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1480Unisoc T7300
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh8,100 mAh+62%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight180 g+14%210 g
Thickness7.2 mm+12%8.2 mm
IP rating—IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFC—No
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge6 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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