Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy M55s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A56
Samsung Galaxy M55s
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy A56
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy A56
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy M55s
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy M55s
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy A56
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1900 | 1000 |
| PPI | 385 | 393 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + | — |
| Screen-to-body | 87.7 | 86.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 15 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A56 +29%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A56 +33%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A56 +59%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,368 | 1,058 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,921 | 2,956 |
| AnTuTu | 897,834 | 566,018 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus + ), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus + ), aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.2 | 163.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 198 | 180 |
| Width (mm) | 77.5 | 76.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 02 | 2024, September 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 10 | Available. Released 2024, September 26 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy M55s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy M55s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A56 is 5% cheaper at 80,000 DZD versus 84,000 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy M55s, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Samsung Galaxy A56 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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