Galaxy A56 5G vs Galaxy S23+

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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 S23+ runs out in Feb 2028 ($10.22/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A56 5G 69 · Galaxy S23+ 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 A56 5G $425

Safe to buy$7.51/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.22/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A56 5G 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy A56 5G 68Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A56 5G 67Galaxy S23+ 79

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy A56 5G 80Galaxy S23+ 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy A56 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy A56 5G 67Galaxy S23+ 24

The Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 36 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

Galaxy A56 5G 69Galaxy S23+ 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A56 5G	Galaxy S23+
Price (street)	$425	$206
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1580	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	45W wired	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight	198 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2031	Feb 2028

Galaxy A56 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Longevity master board →

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