Between the Galaxy A56 and X200, the Galaxy A56 comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the X200 wins on antutu and front camera. Overall, the Galaxy A56 scores 62 and the X200 scores 71.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X200 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 the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates, screen size.
Pick the X200 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are antutu, front camera, wired charging, 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 X200 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 — 4.00 g less. 198 vs 202.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 4).
- ▲Screen size — 0.45% more. 6.7 " vs 6.67 ".
Why Vivo - X200 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 235.90% more. 2620000 vs 780000.
- ▲Front camera — 166.67% more. 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 100.00% more. 90 W vs 45 W.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 19.48% more. 460 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 16.00% more. 5800 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
- ▲Wireless charging: 30 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 glead | 202 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 8.0 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 "lead | 6.67 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 90 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 30 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A56 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy A56 or X200?+
X200 has 16.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5800 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy A56 or X200?+
Galaxy A56 is 4g lighter — 198g vs 202g.
Is Galaxy A56 waterproof?+
Galaxy A56 has an IP67 rating.
Does X200 support 5G?+
Yes, X200 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy A56 or X200?+
X200 offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy A56 or X200?+
X200 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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