Galaxy A55 5G vs Galaxy A56 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $7.51 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A55 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.08/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A55 5G 67 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G $300

Buy with care$9.08/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G $425

Safe to buy$7.51/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A55 5G 70Galaxy A56 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy A55 5G 60Galaxy A56 5G 68

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

Camera

Galaxy A55 5G 67Galaxy A56 5G 67

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

Battery

Galaxy A55 5G 80Galaxy A56 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy A55 5G 39Galaxy A56 5G 67

The Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 24 months longer than the Galaxy A55 5G.

Value

Galaxy A55 5G 67Galaxy A56 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A55 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Price (street)	$300	$425
Display	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
Chipset	Exynos 1480	Samsung Exynos 1580
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm	162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm
Weight	213 g	198 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP67
Supported until	Mar 2029	Mar 2031

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