Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI side by side: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 50MP vs 48MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh…

Samsung

Sony Xperia 10 VI

$399

4categories won

3 categories tied · 19 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 Sony Xperia 10 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, 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 Sony Xperia 10 VI if its lower retail price 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.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueSony Xperia 10 VI

Sony Xperia 10 VI wins on budget and value at $399 compared to $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 Sony Xperia 10 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size	6.6"	6.1"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2520Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	449 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	60 Hz
Peak brightness	1800 nitsWinner	800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	—	570,000
Geekbench multi	—	2780
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GBWinner	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Ultrawide	12 MPWinner	8 MP
Selfie camera	12 MPWinner	8 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	21 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Weight	212 g	164 gWinner
Thickness	8.2 mm	8.3 mm
Water resistance	IP67	IP65 / IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame	Lightweight matte polymer chassis with translucent resin design, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 14
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy A56 5G	Sony Xperia 10 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$499	$399Winner