Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Xiaomi 17T
28.9Performance65.5
46.1Display67.5
41.7Camera61.4
52.5Battery72.5
57.3Features100
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17T wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+37). 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
- 12% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.2 mm
- 10% lower weight: 180 g vs 200 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 57
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74 ″+2% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED Plus | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1268x2756 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 460 ppi+20% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,500 nits+192% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,137,999 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,607Top 27% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+10% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+12% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |