Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5200mAh…
Samsung
Galaxy A56 5G
$499
5categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
10categories won
4 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A56 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.
Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Galaxy A56 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 vs $1399.
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 Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A56 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A56 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 2,950,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10100 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy A56 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Galaxy A56 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A56 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Galaxy A56 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 (One UI 7.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 6 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 6 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Galaxy A56 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | microSD | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $499Winner | $1,399 |
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G elevates the world’s most popular mid-range smartphone line with an AMD RDNA 3-powered Exynos 1580 chip, 45W super-fast charging, metal borders, and 6 full years of OS updates.
- Display
- 6.6"
- Chipset
- Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh