Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Sony Xperia 5 IV 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 5 IV

Android 12

Starting priceN/A

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Sony Xperia 5 IV 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 5 IV26 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 5 IV
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: Black, Green, White \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Green, White
Price	Rs. 118,999	N/A
PTA Approved	Yes	N/A
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Card Slot	No	Yes
Colors	Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive	Black, Green, White
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2025-03-31	2022-09-22
Security Updates Until	N/A	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Samsung	Sony
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	N/A
Official Website	N/A	N/A
OS	Android	Android 12
Android Version	Android 14	Upgradable to Android 14
Performance
Chipset	Exynos 1580 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	Octa-Core (2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.9GHz)	Octa-core (1x3.0GHz + 3x2.4GHz + 4x1.7GHz)
GPU	Xclipse 540	Adreno 730
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	1242193
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Compact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120Hz OLED display, and advanced Sony camera system
Display
Size	6.7"	6.1 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	HDR OLED, 120Hz, 10-bit, CinemaWide, Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution	1080 x 2340	2520 x 1080 pixels
PPI Density	385 ppi	449
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm	156 x 67 x 8.2 mm
Weight	198g	172 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + microSD)
IP Rating	N/A	IP65/IP68
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	Fast charging supported	30W wired (USB PD), wireless charging
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP	12 MP, f/1.7 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto, OIS, 2.5x optical) + 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@24/25/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Front Video	4K@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	Digital Zoom up to 10x, OIS, Wide, Ultra-Wide	Zeiss optics, HDR, Eye tracking, OIS, PDAF
Zoom	10x Digital Zoom	2.5x optical zoom
Connectivity
Network	5G / 4G	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM	Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
Bluetooth	v5.3	5.2
GPS	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C (DisplayPort support)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Under-display	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing	accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, color spectrum sensor