Comparison between:
- Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi A3x
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A3x | |
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| Model alias | 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 | 77.5 mm 7.75 cm 0.254 ft 3.051 in | 76.3 mm 7.63 cm 0.25 ft 3.004 in |
| Height | 162.2 mm 16.22 cm 0.532 ft 6.386 in | 168.4 mm 16.84 cm 0.552 ft 6.63 in |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm 0.74 cm 0.024 ft 0.291 in | 8.3 mm 0.83 cm 0.027 ft 0.327 in |
| Weight | 198 g 0.44 lbs 6.98 oz | 199 g 0.44 lbs 7.02 oz |
| Volume | 93.02 cm³ 5.65 in³ | 106.65 cm³ 6.48 in³ |
| Colors | Awesome Olive Awesome Graphite Awesome Lightgray | Midnight Black Moonlight White Aurora Green |
| Body materials | Glass Aluminium alloy | Plastic Glass |
| 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) eSIM optional | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
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 (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| W-CDMA | - | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| UMTS | UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1) | - |
| LTE | 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) | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) 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 18 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Аndrоid 15 Аndrоid 16 | Аndrоid 14 |
| 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 | Sаmsung Ехynоs 1580 | Unisос Тigеr Т603 |
| Process technology | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| CPU | 1х 2.9 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А720, 3х 2.6 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А720, 4х 1.9 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А520 | АRМ Соrtех-А55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2900 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322 |
| GPU frequency | - | 550 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB 12 GB | 3 GB 4 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4/LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 3100 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| AI engine with 6K MAC NPU | Virtual RAM expansion - 8 GB |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 64 GB 128 GB |
| UFS 2.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | - | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | Super AMOLED | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.7 in 170.18 mm 17.02 cm | 6.71 in 170.43 mm 17.04 cm |
| Width | 2.87 in 72.85 mm 7.29 cm | 2.75 in 69.94 mm 6.99 cm |
| Height | 6.06 in 153.8 mm 15.38 cm | 6.12 in 155.42 mm 15.54 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.111:1 | 2.222:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel density | 251 ppi 98 ppcm | 392 ppi 154 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 89.42 % | 84.87 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ 120 Hz refresh rate 1200 cd/m² HDR10+ | 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 90 Hz refresh rate 500 cd/m² 1500:1 DC Dimming |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint | Accelerometer Fingerprint Virtual Proximity |
| In-display fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted 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 type | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/1.96" | - |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Number of lenses | - | 4 |
| Flash type | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 8190 x 6120 pixels 50.12 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | 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) | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital 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) |
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 | - |
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 | - |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Image resolution | - | 0.08 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 type | CMOS BSI | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor format | 1/2.74" | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Image resolution | 4256 x 2820 pixels 12 MP | 2560 x 1944 pixels 4.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock HDR | Face unlock |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | Yes |
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 6 (802.11ах) Wi-Fi 6Е (802.11ах) Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11аd | 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Features | A2DP AVRCP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP SAP DI HOGP | A2DP EDR HID LE |
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 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 | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE VoWiFi |
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 | 3GPP AAC AMR-WB+ aptX aptX HD FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC SBC UHQ | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
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 3GPP2 AVI Flash Video MKV MP4 WebM M4V | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charger output power | 9 V / 5 A | 5 V / 2 A |
| 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) | 0.86 W/kg | 0.567 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.201 W/kg | 0.607 W/kg |
| Head SAR (India) | 1.325 W/kg | - |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A3x |