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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished

  • 187 g.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 256 GB storage in this version.
KSh 45,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

  • 198 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 3.1.
KSh 45,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G has a bigger battery (5,000 mAh), charges faster (45 W) and has a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished has a sharper screen and 4K recording at up to 60 fps and is lighter (187 g).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
187 g
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
198 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density)
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
UFS 4.0
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
UFS 3.1

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
3,700 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished

  • Sharper screen: 425 ppi (vs 385 ppi).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Lighter: 187 g (vs 198 g).
  • Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
  • 15 W wireless charging.
  • 4.5 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

  • Bigger battery: 5,000 mAh (vs 3,700 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 12 MP).
  • More promised OS upgrades: 6 (vs 4).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 13).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 425 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera12 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processorExynos 1580 processor
Storage256 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity3,700 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging45 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Z Flip5Galaxy A56
Announced2023, July 262025, March 02
Device type / form familySmartphone—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, August 11Available. Released 2025, March 10
Model numbersSM-F731B, SM-F731B/DS, SM-F731U, SM-F731U1, SM-F731W, SM-F731NSM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S
SAR—1.32 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.61 W/kg (head)     1.05 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
DimensionsUnfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
Build materialsPlastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Form factorFoldable smartphone—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
DisplayFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Cover displaySuper AMOLED, 60Hz, 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 306 ppi—
Screen resolution1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display featuresFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Display technologyFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)—
Display size6.7 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 740Xclipse 540

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
RAM8GB6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations—128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm50 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 camera10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaBest Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, HDR10+4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video4K@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
BatteryLi-Po 3700 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Operating systemAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 17, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 9.0Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - Canada1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 257, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA (Verizon) 2, 5, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Canada1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Water resistance—IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Colors—Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual Proximity Sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features32-bit/384kHz audio—

Refurbished unit information

Refurbished unit information specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
ConditionRefurbished / EX-UK—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Performance—AnTuTu: 908689 (v10) GeekBench: 3899 (v6) 3DMark: 1332 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display—1213 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker—-26.2 LUFS (Good)
Battery—Active use score 12:08h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Flip5 RefurbishedSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Energy—Class B
Battery—44:34h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (270 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished makes sense if you want a sharper screen.

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