Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G side by side: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G, 50MP vs 108MP camera…

Samsung

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

$599

4categories won

6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy A56 5G. Choose the Galaxy A56 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A56 5G wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 45W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A56 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Exynos 1580 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G takes photography with 108MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A56 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 vs $599.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A56 5G vs Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Screen size	6.6"	6.9"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3088Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	494 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1800 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G
Process node	4 nmWinner	7 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	750,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	3580
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	108 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,500 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	25 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Weight	212 g	208 g
Thickness	8.2 mm	8.1 mm
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame	Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 10
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$499Winner	$599