Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Mi 6
- Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Mi 6 | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | |
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| Model alias | Mi6 MCE16 | SM-A566E/DS SM-A566E |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 70.49 mm 7.049 cm 0.231 ft 2.775 in | 77.5 mm 7.75 cm 0.254 ft 3.051 in |
| Height | 145.17 mm 14.517 cm 0.476 ft 5.715 in | 162.2 mm 16.22 cm 0.532 ft 6.386 in |
| Thickness | 7.45 mm 0.745 cm 0.024 ft 0.293 in | 7.4 mm 0.74 cm 0.024 ft 0.291 in |
| Weight | 168 g 0.37 lbs 5.93 oz | 198 g 0.44 lbs 6.98 oz |
| Volume | 76.24 cm³ 4.63 in³ | 93.02 cm³ 5.65 in³ |
| Colors | Black Blue White Green | Awesome Olive Awesome Graphite Awesome Lightgray |
| Body materials | Metal Ceramic | Glass Aluminium alloy |
| Certification | - | IP67 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) eSIM optional |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz | - |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz | - |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz | - |
| UMTS | - | UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1) |
| LTE | LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В66) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В25) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) |
| 5G NR | - | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1700 MHz (n66) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 12 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 18 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ V8.5.5 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt) МΙUΙ V9.0.3 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt) МΙUΙ V9.0 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt) МΙUΙ V9.2 (Аndrоid 8.0 Оrео) МΙUΙ V9.5.3 (Аndrоid 8.0 Оrео) МΙUΙ 11 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе) | Аndrоid 15 Аndrоid 16 |
| User interface (UI) | - | One UI 7.0 One UI 8.0 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 835 (МSМ8998) | Sаmsung Ехynоs 1580 |
| Process technology | 10 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU | 4х 2.45 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 4х 1.9 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 280) | 1х 2.9 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А720, 3х 2.6 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А720, 4х 1.9 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А520 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 3072 KB 3 MB | - |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2450 MHz | 2900 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Xclipse 540 |
| GPU frequency | 710 MHz | - |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB 6 GB | 8 GB 12 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Quad channel |
| RAM frequency | 1766 MHz | 3100 MHz |
| - | AI engine with 6K MAC NPU |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 64 GB 128 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS | UFS 2.0 |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 5.15 in 130.81 mm 13.08 cm | 6.7 in 170.18 mm 17.02 cm |
| Width | 2.11 in 53.68 mm 5.37 cm | 2.87 in 72.85 mm 7.29 cm |
| Height | 4.7 in 119.29 mm 11.93 cm | 6.06 in 153.8 mm 15.38 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.222:1 | 2.111:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi 200 ppcm | 251 ppi 98 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 62.78 % | 89.42 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 2.5D curved glass screen 1500:1 contrast ratio 600 cd/m² 94.4% NTSC | 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ 120 Hz refresh rate 1200 cd/m² HDR10+ |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint | Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint |
| Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1268 / Goodix Step detector Step counter | In-display fingerprint sensor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX386 Exmor RS | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor size | 4.96 x 3.72 mm 0.24 in | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/1.96" |
| Pixel size | 1.23 µm 0.001230 mm | - |
| Crop factor | 6.98 | - |
| ISO | 100 - 3200 | - |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.82 mm 26.66 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Number of lenses | 6 | - |
| Flash type | Dual LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 4032 x 3016 pixels 12.16 MP | 8190 x 6120 pixels 50.12 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) RAW | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| 4-axis OIS 720p @ 120 fps | - |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Sensor format | - | 1/3.06" |
| Aperture | - | f/2.2 |
| Image resolution | - | 12 MP |
Telephoto camera
Specifications of the telephoto camera. These cameras are used to capture distant objects by using optical zoom to make them look closer without losing resolution and detail.
| Sensor model | Samsung S5K3M3 | - |
| Sensor format | 1/3.4" | - |
| Pixel size | 1 µm 0.001000 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.6 | - |
| Focal length equivalent (35 mm) | 52 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Number of lenses | 5 | - |
| Image resolution | 12 MP | - |
| Sensor type - ISOCELL | - |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Sensor format | - | 1/5" |
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | - | 5 MP |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX268 Exmor RS | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor size | 4.54 x 3.42 mm 0.22 in | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.74" |
| Pixel size | 1.29 µm 0.001290 mm | - |
| Crop factor | 7.61 | - |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.14 mm 23.9 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Field of view | 80 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 3520 x 2270 pixels 7.99 MP | 4256 x 2820 pixels 12 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | - | Face unlock HDR |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| Headphone adapter | - |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) Wi-Fi 6Е (802.11ах) Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11аd |
| 2x2 MiMO | - |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Features | A2DP LE | A2DP AVRCP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP SAP DI HOGP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering DLNA NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | 3GPP AAC AMR-WB+ aptX aptX HD FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC SBC UHQ |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP 3GPP2 AVI Flash Video MKV MP4 WebM M4V |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 3350 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 3 A 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 1.5 A | 9 V / 5 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.079 W/kg | 0.86 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.16 W/kg | 1.201 W/kg |
| Head SAR (India) | - | 1.325 W/kg |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | Weight - 182 g (Ceramic) | - |
| Xiaomi Mi 6 | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
