Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G side by side: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

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Galaxy S22+ 5G

$499

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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 S22+ 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S22+ 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 S22+ 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 S22+ 5G

Galaxy S22+ 5G takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $499.

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 S22+ 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Screen size	6.6"	6.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	390 ppi	390 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1800 nits	1750 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	980,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	4050
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	50 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 S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,500 mAh
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Weight	212 g	195 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 12
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 S22+ 5G
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S22+ 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$499	$499