Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VI 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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Android 16

Starting priceN/A

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VI lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.

Based on listed specifications

Main camera resolutionSamsung Galaxy A56 5G50 MP main camera

Lighter bodySony Xperia 1 VI6 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	Sony Xperia 1 VI
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: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black
Price	Rs. 118,999	N/A
PTA Approved	Yes	N/A
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB
Card Slot	No	Yes
Colors	Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive	Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	USD
Basic
Launch Date	2025-03-31	2024-05-15
Security Updates Until	N/A	2028-01-01
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Samsung	Sony
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year
Official Website	N/A	N/A
OS	Android	Android 16
Android Version	Android 14	Android 14
Performance
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU	Octa-Core (2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz)	Octa-core (3.3GHz + 3.2GHz + 3.0GHz + 2.3GHz)
GPU	Xclipse 540	Adreno 750
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	2096581
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Flagship Sony device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, professional-grade camera system, and BRAVIA OLED display
Display
Size	6.7"	6.5 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	HDR OLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, DCI-P3, BRAVIA display
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340 pixels
PPI Density	385 ppi	~396
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm	162 x 74 x 8.2 mm
Weight	198g	192 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)
IP Rating	N/A	IP65/IP68
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	Fast charging supported	USB Power Delivery fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP	48 MP, f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.3–f/3.5 (telephoto, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	12 MP	12 MP, f/2.0
Back Camera Count	3	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@240fps	4K@24/30/60/120fps
Front Video	4K@30fps	4K
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	Yes
Camera Features	Digital Zoom up to 10x, OIS, Wide, Ultra-Wide	ZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Real-time Eye AF, Object tracking, OIS, Hybrid zoom
Zoom	10x Digital Zoom	Up to 21.3x hybrid zoom
Connectivity
Network	5G / 4G	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
Bluetooth	v5.3	5.4
GPS	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C (USB 3.2)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Under-display	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor