Moto G56 5G vs Galaxy A56 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $7.85 per month of safe use, while the Moto G56 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($10.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G56 5G 67 · Galaxy A56 5G 68 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Moto G56 5G $250

Buy with care$10.29/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G $450

Safe to buy$7.85/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Moto G56 5G 70Galaxy A56 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G56 5G 55Galaxy A56 5G 68

The Galaxy A56 5G's Exynos 1580 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G56 5G 67Galaxy A56 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Moto G56 5G 84Galaxy A56 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G56 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G56 5G 29Galaxy A56 5G 68

The Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 33 months longer than the Moto G56 5G.

Value

Moto G56 5G 67Galaxy A56 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G56 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Price (street)	$250	$450
Display	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6nm)	Exynos 1580
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	33W wired	45W wired (charger not included)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main (OIS), 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	165.74 × 75.98 × 8.25 mm	162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm
Weight	200 g	198 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP67
Supported until	Jun 2028	Mar 2031

Moto G56 5G full verdict →Galaxy A56 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.