Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Specs Comparison

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6.9
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Samsung Galaxy S23+ Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Released · Feb 17, 2023
Not announced · No information
6.6-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.6-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
8GB · 256GB
8GB · 128GB
4700 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.6-inch 6.6-inch
Resolution
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
89.71 %
Peak brightness
1750 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
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver Octa-core
GPU
Adreno 740 Yes
RAM
8GB (LPDDR5X) 8GB
Internal storage
256GB, not expandable 128GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC
OS
Android (14, 13) Android (14)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 45.0W
Wireless: 10.0W
Wired: 25.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
6h 38min
Browsing
16h 37min
Video
8h 15min
Gaming
10h 36min
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: F1.8
Focal length: 23 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
50 MP (OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 69 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.94"
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
Dual LED LED
Video recording
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Front
12 MP (Autofocus), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
137
Overall
139
Photo
134
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video

Design

Dimensions
6.21 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches
(157.8x76.2x7.6m​m)
thickness with camera 0.36 inches (9.02 mm)
Weight
6.91 oz(196.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)
Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Yes; IP68 Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint In-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, 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), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Dual 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 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jan 17, 2023
FCC ID value: A3LSMS916U
Measured SAR
Head: 0.95 W/kg
Body: 1.04 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.23 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 1000
In The Box
USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork

Availability

Officially announced
Feb 01, 2023
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