Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus side by side: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

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Galaxy S24 Plus

$999

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9 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 S24 Plus, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S24 Plus 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 S24 Plus 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 S24 Plus

Galaxy S24 Plus takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A56 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 vs $999.

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 S24 Plus: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S24 Plus
Screen size	6.6"	6.7"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	513 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1800 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S24 Plus
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	1,820,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	6820
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S24 Plus
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S24 Plus
Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,900 mAh
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S24 Plus
Weight	212 g	196 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.7 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame	Armor Aluminum 2 frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S24 Plus
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 14
OS updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	6 years	8 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S24 Plus
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	$499Winner	$999