Redmi A5 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
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| Feature |  Redmi A5 4G |  Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | KSh 45,500 – KSh 49,000 |
| Display | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED |
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 3GB, 4GB, 6GB | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide); Auxiliary lens | 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) |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired | 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major OS updates | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Samsung |
| Model | Redmi A5 4G | Galaxy A56 5G |
| Announced | 2025, March 21 | 2025, March 02 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Build materials | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
Display
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 120Hz, 450 nits (typ) | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Xclipse 540 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 3GB, 4GB, 6GB | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide); Auxiliary lens | 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) |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera features | HDR | — |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired | 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min |
Software
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major OS updates | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Dust and splash resistant | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass; Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| Colors | Ocean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight Black | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi A5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes | No |