Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A56
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Pixel 9a
Battery capacity (5,100 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy A56
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Pixel 9a
AnTuTu benchmark (1,254,417 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A56
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
Pixel 9a
Total weight (186g)
WinsValue
Pixel 9a
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pixel 9a | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,424 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| P-OLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,700 nits | 1,900 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Virtual Proximity Sensing, accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Google Tensor G4 | Exynos 1580 | |
| 1,254,417 | 908,689 | |
| 4,527 | 3,899 | |
| 2,630 | 1,332 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 23W | 45W | |
| 7W | No | |
Build | ||
| 186g | 198g | |
| 8.9mm | 7.4mm | |
| Gorilla Glass 3 front, aluminum frame, plastic back | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | Not officially rated | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Google Pixel 9a
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Google Pixel 9a
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A56
Highest resolution main camera.