Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5
Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and OnePlus Nord 5 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Android
Starting priceRs. 118,999
Memory8GB / 256GB
Battery5000 mAh
OnePlus Nord 5
OxygenOS 15
Starting priceN/A
Memory8GB / 256GB
Battery6800 mAh
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OnePlus Nord 5 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Variants & Pricing | ||
| All Variants | PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 118,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive | PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 150,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive | PK: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey | PK: 12GB / 512GB, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey |
| Price | Rs. 118,999 | N/A |
| PTA Approved | Yes | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Colors | Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive | Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | PKR |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2025-03-31 | 2025-07-08 |
| Security Updates Until | N/A | 2030-07-08 |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | OnePlus |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
| Official Website | N/A | N/A |
| OS | Android | OxygenOS 15 |
| Android Version | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-Core (2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 4x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Adreno 735 |
| Benchmark | N/A | AnTuTu |
| Benchmark Score | N/A | 1500000 |
| Benchmark Remarks | N/A | Flagship-level performance with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 144Hz display and massive 6800mAh battery |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7" | 6.83 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Swift AMOLED, 144Hz, Ultra HDR, 10-bit, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 2800 x 1272 pixels |
| PPI Density | 385 ppi | 450 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm | 163.41 x 77.04 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 198g | 211 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Active) |
| IP Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging supported | 80W SUPERVOOC, 18W PD, 55W PPS, 5W reverse wired |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0 (wide, autofocus) |
| Back Camera Count | 3 | 2 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 240fps |
| Front Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x, OIS, Wide, Ultra-Wide | OIS, EIS, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Cinematic mode, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Tilt-shift, Google Lens |
| Zoom | 10x Digital Zoom | 0.6x–20x digital zoom |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 5G / 4G | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | 5.4, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5 |
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Under-display | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Infrared Blaster |
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