Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 side by side: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

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Galaxy Z Fold 5

$1,799

3categories won

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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 Z Fold 5, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 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 Z Fold 5 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 Z Fold 5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 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 $1799.

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 Z Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Screen size	6.6"	7.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1812 x 2176Winner
Pixel density	390 ppiWinner	373 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1800 nits	1750 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	1,530,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	5380
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
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 30fps / 4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,400 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	25 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Weight	212 gWinner	253 g
Thickness	8.2 mm	6.1 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP67	IPX8
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 13
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 Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 5
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	$1,799