Honor X8 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Honor X8 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Honor X8Honor X8International · 6GB · 128GB · Dual SIM
Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Honor X8
Honor X8
International · 6GB · 128GB · Dual SIM
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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		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.7Performance & Hardware 7.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera 7.8Camera
Connectivity score 5.9 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.3 Battery 6.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.5
19 reviews
8.9
101 reviews

Technical specifications of the Honor X8 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Specs where to buy Honor X8 Honor X8
International · 6GB · 128GB · Dual SIM 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B
Inches 6.7" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 74.7 mm
163.4 mm
7.4 mm 		77.5 mm
162.2 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 177 g 197 g
Micro SnapD. 680
Octa-Core 		Exynos 1580
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 248.639
v9 		1.257.856
v11
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX906
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16

Brand
Brand Honor Samsung
Aliases Tiffany-L316, Tiffany-L326, Tiffany-L336 SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS

Release Date
Release date March 2022,
4 years ago 		March 2025,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Honor X8
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Honor X8
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Size
74.7 mm • 163.4 mm • 7.4 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 177 g 197 g
Usable surface 89 % 87 %
Materials Plastic Glass, Metal
Resistance - IP67
Colors
Black
Blue
Silver
Black
Pink
Gray
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.7" 6.7"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2388 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 391 Pixels per inch 385 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D glass screen
  • 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?
6.5
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.3
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.4
8.7
Number of reviews
19 reviews
101 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) Exynos 1580
CPU 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver 1xA720 2.9 GHz +3xA720 2.6 GHz +4xA520 1.95GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 610 Xclipse 540

RAM
RAM 6 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
248.639
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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1.257.856
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

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

Audio

Audio
-
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.3
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.0
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.9
8.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
101 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX906
Type CMOS CMOS BSI 2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
123°
Sensor
Omnivision OV02B10
Sony Exmor
Type
CMOS
--
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
--
3
Camera type

Macro lens

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

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 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 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3LC
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.6
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
5.6
7.4
Quality of selfies
7.4
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.1
8.8
Number of reviews
19 reviews
101 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • 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)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
No official network bands

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • 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
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • MST
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.3
8.9
And the WiFi?
7.9
9.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
101 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
22.5W 		Yes,
45.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 32%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
101 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MagicUI 4 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 5 years ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 12%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 13%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
101 reviews
Prices
From $ 161 --
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