Between the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy S26+, the Galaxy A56 comes out ahead in battery capacity, while the Galaxy S26+ wins on antutu and ram. Overall, the Galaxy A56 scores 62 and the Galaxy S26+ scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S26+ edges ahead on the Mars Score (62 vs 68.5), but the 6.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy A56 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery capacity.
Pick the Galaxy S26+ if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are antutu, ram, pixel density, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, screen size, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy S26+ is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy A56 wins
- ▲Battery capacity — 2.04% more. 5000 mAh vs 4900 mAh.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26+ wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 182.05% more. 2200000 vs 780000.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 33.25% more. 513 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 2.00 g less. 196 vs 198.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 6).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 196 glead |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 7.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 513 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 2600 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAhlead | 4900 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 15 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy A56 or Galaxy S26+?+
Galaxy A56 has 2.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 4900 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy A56 or Galaxy S26+?+
Galaxy S26+ is 2g lighter — 198g vs 196g.
Is Galaxy A56 waterproof?+
Galaxy A56 has an IP67 rating.
Does Galaxy S26+ support 5G?+
Yes, Galaxy S26+ supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy A56 or Galaxy S26+?+
Galaxy S26+ offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy A56 or Galaxy S26+?+
Galaxy S26+ has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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