Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

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Brand	Samsung	Google
Versions	—	GZC4K: InternationalGGX8B: USA (with mmWave)GQ57S: Japan
Announced	2025, March 2	2024, August 13
Released	2025, March 10	2024, August 22
Availability	Available	Available

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSPA 1, 2, 4, 5aHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GZC4K
5G Bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GZC4K
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G

Dimensions	162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm(6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm(6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight	198 g (6.98 oz) Best	221 g (7.80 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM	· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)	Nano-SIM +eSIM
Protection / IP Rating	IP67 dust and water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display Type	Super AMOLED	LTPO OLED
Display Size	6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2(~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) Best
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio	1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Pixel Density	~385 ppi	~486 ppi Best
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness	1,200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)	2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) Best
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Mohs level 4
Display Features	Vision Booster, HDR10+	HDR10+

Operating System	Android	Android
OS Version	15	14
Update Support	Up to 6 Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates	Upgradable to Android 16Up to 7 major Android upgrades
User Interface	One UI 7	Pixel UI
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4nm)	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)	Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	Xclipse 540	Mali-G715 MC7

RAM Options	8GB, 12GB	16GB
Storage Options	128GB / 6GB RAM128GB / 8GB RAM256GB / 6GB RAM256GB / 8GB RAM256GB / 12GB RAM	128GB / 16GB RAM256GB / 16GB RAM512GB / 16GB RAM1TB / 16GB RAM
Storage Type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
Card Slot	No	No

Cameras	Triple camera	Triple camera
Modules	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
Features	LED flash, up to 10x digital zoomBest Face, Panorama, HDR	Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Cameras	Single camera	Single camera
Modules	12 MP, f/2.2 (wide)	42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF Best
Features	Low Noise Mode	HDR, Panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack	No (USB Type-C audio)	No
Audio Codec	—	AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Spatial Audio	—	Yes

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS / Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Yes (market dependent)	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 3.2

Fingerprint	Yes (under display)	Yes (Under Display, Ultrasonic)
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes (Class 3 Secure for apps & payments)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, compass, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer (skin temperature)
Other Features	Awesome Intelligence (AI features)Samsung Knox	Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportSatellite SOS service

Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh (typical)4905 mAh (rated minimum)	5060 mAh Best
Wired Charging	45W wired (Super Fast Charge 2.0) Best	37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min
Wireless Charging	No	23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Bypass charging
Reverse Wireless Charging	—	Yes

Colours	Lightgray, Graphite, Olive, Pink	Porcelain (#E1DEDB_, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Models	SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S	GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S
SAR	1.32 W/kg (head)	0.99 W/kg (head), 1.40 W/kg (body) Best
SAR EU	0.61 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body) Best	0.99 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)