Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE5

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and OnePlus Nord CE5 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Android

Starting priceRs. 118,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

OnePlus Nord CE5

OxygenOS 15

Starting priceRs. 64,199

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery7100 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

OnePlus Nord CE5 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceOnePlus Nord CE5Rs. 54,800 less

Battery capacityOnePlus Nord CE57,100 mAh listed capacity

Lighter bodySamsung Galaxy A56 5G1 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A56 5G	OnePlus Nord CE5
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	GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Mist, Black Infinity \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Mist, Black Infinity \| PK: 8GB / 128GB, Rs. 64,199, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray \| PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 75,399, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Price	Rs. 118,999	Rs. 64,199
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Card Slot	No	No
Colors	Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive	Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2025-03-31	2025-07-08
Security Updates Until	N/A	N/A
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)	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
CPU	Octa-Core (2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz)	Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz)
GPU	Xclipse 540	Mali-G615 MC6
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	900000
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Upper mid-range performance with Dimensity 8350, strong battery life and large AMOLED display
Display
Size	6.7"	6.77 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 10-bit color, 1430 nits peak brightness
Resolution	1080 x 2340	2392 x 1080 pixels
PPI Density	385 ppi	387
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm	163.58 x 76.02 x 8.27 mm
Weight	198g	199 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM	Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot)
IP Rating	N/A	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	7100 mAh
Charging	Fast charging supported	80W SUPERVOOC
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	16 MP, f/2.4
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 960fps
Front Video	4K@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, Night Mode, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Tilt-shift
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 (Hybrid)
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 6, dual-band
Bluetooth	v5.3	5.4, 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 (optical)
Others	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, infrared blaster