Galaxy A56 5G
Galaxy S25
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 is the better pick overall by 16.9 points, leading in Performance, Camera and Display. The gap is large; Galaxy A56 5G only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Galaxy A56 5G offers more for the money ($499 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 50). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Only Galaxy S25 has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom.
Battery
Galaxy A56 5G's battery is 1,000 mAh larger (5,000 vs 4,000 mAh), about 25% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Galaxy A56 5G charges faster over cable (45W vs 25W). Only Galaxy S25 supports wireless charging.
Display
Galaxy A56 5G has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.2"). Galaxy S25's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 1,200 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 is rated IP68 vs IP67 on the other. Galaxy S25 is 36 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S25 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 6 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy A56 5G | Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 1580 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 8 GB / 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Super AMOLED | Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 2340×1080 (416 ppi) |
| 1,200 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 10 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,000 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 25 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP67 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 198 g | Weight | 162 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $499 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-03 | Released | 2025-01 |
Official source: Galaxy A56 5G · Official source: Galaxy S25
Galaxy A56 5G
Pros
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 45W charging
- 6.7" screen
- Lower price ($499)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Dimmer screen
Galaxy S25
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 3× optical zoom
- 15W wireless charging
- 2,600 nits peak
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
- Pricier ($799)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.