Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
28.9Performance54
46.1Display64.2
41.7Camera69.5
52.5Battery71.6
57.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and performance (+25). 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
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 21% lower weight: 180 g vs 227 g
- 21% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED Plus | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 522 ppi+37% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+21% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+21% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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