PhoneLifespan

15 Pro 5G vs Galaxy A56 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy A56 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 15 Pro 5G 69 · Galaxy A56 5G 69 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Realme 15 Pro 5G $330
Safe to buy$8.82/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G $425
Safe to buy$7.53/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
15 Pro 5G 80Galaxy A56 5G 70

The 15 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 6500 nits peak, hdr10+, curved.

Performance
15 Pro 5G 55Galaxy A56 5G 68

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

Camera
15 Pro 5G 67Galaxy A56 5G 67

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

Battery
15 Pro 5G 100Galaxy A56 5G 80

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
15 Pro 5G 45Galaxy A56 5G 67

The Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 19 months longer than the 15 Pro 5G.

Value
15 Pro 5G 69Galaxy A56 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec15 Pro 5GGalaxy A56 5G
Price (street)$330$425
Display6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, HDR10+, curved6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)Samsung Exynos 1580
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery7,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7 mm162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm
Weight187 g198 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 (also MIL-STD-810H)IP67
Supported untilJul 2029Mar 2031

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