Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 15 differences across 28 checks. 13 answers are identical.
Samsung · 2025
Galaxy A56
- Screen size
- 6.7"
- Processor
- Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- $499
Samsung · 2024
Galaxy S24
- Screen size
- 6.2"
- Processor
- Exynos 2400 (4 nm) - Int...
- Battery capacity
- 4000 mAh
- Launch price
- $799
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | No | Yes, 15W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Charging speed | 45W wired | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP67 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 198 g | 167 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 120Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.2" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (under display, optical) | Yes (under display, ultrasonic) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | Yes, 3x |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@30fps | Yes, up to 8K |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, March 19 | 2024, January 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Exynos 2400 (4 nm) - International; Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) - USA, Canada, China |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
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AllSpecifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.