Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Specs Comparison

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Released · Aug 22, 2024
Not announced · No information
6.8-inch · 2992 x 1344 px
6.6-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
50 MP Main · 42 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
16GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
5060 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.8-inch 6.6-inch
Resolution
2992 x 1344 px, 20:9 ratio, 482 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI
Technology
OLED Super AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
89.28 %
Peak brightness
3000 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Cortex-X4
3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720
4x 1.92GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7 Yes
RAM
16GB (LPDDR5X) 8GB
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable 128GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC
OS
Android (14) Android (14)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
5060 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 37.0W
Wireless: 23.0W
Wired: 25.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
7h 18min
Browsing
18h 52min
Video
9h 24min
Gaming
10h 4min
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Triple camera
Main camera
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/1.31"
50 MP (OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera
48 MP (Telephoto)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 5.0x
Aperture size: F2.8
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
48 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Front
42 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
151
Overall
159
Photo
142
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video

Design

Dimensions
6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 inches
(162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm)
thickness with camera 0.47 inches (12 mm)
Weight
7.80 oz(221.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)
Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Yes; IP68 Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
In-screen fingerprint In-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, mmWave Bands 5G Ready
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 7,Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC NFC

Buyers information

Price
$ 1099
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