Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi 12
Performance score
By our estimate, Xiaomi 12 beats Samsung Galaxy A56 by 22%.
A smartphone's score is the score of its chip — our calculation from specs, not a benchmark. See screen, battery and cameras in the tables below.
Overview
| Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 13.8 | 16.84 |
| Chip | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2022 |
| Launch price | $499 | no data |
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 |
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7″ | 6.28″ |
| Resolution | 2340×1080 | 2400×1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 8 / 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| Weight | 198 g | 180 g |
Pros and cons
Samsung Galaxy A56
- bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- bigger screen: 6.7″ vs 6.28″
- newer: released in 2025
Xiaomi 12
- chip is 22% faster
- faster charging: 67 vs 45 W
- more compact: 6.28″ vs 6.7″ screen
- lighter: 180 vs 198 g
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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