Between the Galaxy A56 and Magic V3, the Galaxy A56 comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the Magic V3 wins on antutu and ram. Overall, the Galaxy A56 scores 62 and the Magic V3 scores 71.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Magic V3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Galaxy A56 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the Magic V3 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are antutu, ram, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Magic V3 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
- ▲Weight — 28.00 g less. 198 vs 226.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 5).
Why Honor - Magic V3 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 162.82% more. 2050000 vs 780000.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Front camera — 66.67% more. 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 46.67% more. 66 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Screen size — 18.21% more. 7.92 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 4.42% more. 402 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 3.00% more. 5150 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP67).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 glead | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | bar | foldable_booklead |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 7.92 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 402 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 5000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 66 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy A56 or Magic V3?+
Magic V3 has 3.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy A56 or Magic V3?+
Galaxy A56 is 28g lighter — 198g vs 226g.
Is Galaxy A56 waterproof?+
Galaxy A56 has an IP67 rating.
Does Magic V3 support 5G?+
Yes, Magic V3 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy A56 or Magic V3?+
Magic V3 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy A56 or Magic V3?+
Magic V3 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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