Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Vivo Y500 4G
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |  Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 45,500 – KSh 49,000 | KSh 42,000 – KSh 46,000 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Unisoc T7300 (6 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | 44W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Vivo |
| Model | Galaxy A56 5G | vivo Y500 |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 | 2026, July 07 (released 2026, July 07) |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in) | 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 6.83 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~450 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 | — |
| Display features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Unisoc T7300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | No | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Rear camera features | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | 44W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray | Midnight Blue, Pearl White |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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