Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G side by side: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) vs Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm), 50MP vs 12MP camera…

Samsung

Galaxy S21 5G

$799

3categories won

4 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 S21 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S21 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 S21 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 S21 5G

Galaxy S21 5G takes photography with 12MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A56 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 vs $799.

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 S21 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S21 5G
Screen size	6.6"	6.2"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2400Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	424 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1800 nitsWinner	1300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S21 5G
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)	Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Process node	4 nmWinner	5 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	820,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	3720
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GBWinner	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S21 5G
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3x
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 S21 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S21 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,000 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	25 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S21 5G
Weight	212 g	169 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.9 mm
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame	Aluminum frame, glastic back, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S21 5G
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 11
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S21 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	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$499Winner	$799