Samsung Galaxy A A56 Awesome Graphite 128GB
Samsung
66 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Photography
Gaming
Flagship
Foldable
Battery Life
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A A56 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2868-by-1320-pixel |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1900 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Exynos1580 | A18 Pro chip |
| Processor Model | Exynos1580 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | 2.90 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 5x |
| Video | — | 4K@120fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | Yes | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A A56 Awesome Graphite 128GB
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong display (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.