Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 9Google Pixel 9Global · 12GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9
Global · 12GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.1Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.8Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.0Camera 7.8Camera
Connectivity score 8.3 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.9 Battery 6.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
18 reviews
9.0
93 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Specs stores to buy Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9
Global · 12GB · 128GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B
Inches 6.3" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 72.0 mm
152.8 mm
8.5 mm 		77.5 mm
162.2 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 198 g 197 g
Micro Tensor G4
Octa-Core 		Exynos 1580
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 1.499.975
v11 		1.257.856
v11
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
GNK
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX906
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 10.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 15 Android 16

Brand
Brand Google Samsung
Aliases GUR25 SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS

Release Date
Release date August 2024,
1 year ago 		March 2025,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Size
72.0 mm • 152.8 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.5 mm • 162.2 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 198 g 197 g
Usable surface 86 % 87 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Glass, Metal
Resistance IP68 IP67
Colors
Black
White
Pink
Green
Beige
Black
Pink
Gray
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.3" 6.7"
Type Oled Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2424 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 421 Pixels per inch 385 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 1800 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 2700 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.0
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
8.6
Number of reviews
18 reviews
93 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor G4 Exynos 1580
CPU 1x3.10 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520 1xA720 2.9 GHz +3xA720 2.6 GHz +4xA520 1.95GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Mali-G715 940 MHz Xclipse 540

RAM
RAM 12 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
1.499.975
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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1.257.856
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.9
8.0
Number of reviews
18 reviews
93 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.69 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung GNK Sony IMX906
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI 2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.3" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.7
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
123°
Sensor
Sony IMX858
Sony Exmor
Type
CMOS
--
Pixel size
0.64 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.51"
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 2x2 OCL
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • AutoFraming
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits
  • DOL HDR

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10.8 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung S5K3J1 Samsung S5K3LC
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Pixel size 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.65" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
143
Mobile
152
Photo
126
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
7.5
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.9
Number of reviews
18 reviews
93 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n14 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B75 (450)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • NavIC System
  • GNSS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • Satellite SOS connectivity
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • MST
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.9
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.0
Number of reviews
18 reviews
93 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
27.0W 		Yes,
45.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
18 reviews
93 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 15
    Android 15 , 1 year ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 11 months ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 39%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
18 reviews
93 reviews
Prices
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