Galaxy A56 5G vs Camon 40 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point 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: Galaxy A56 5G 69 · Camon 40 Pro 5G 70 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy A56 5G's Samsung Exynos 1580 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Camon 40 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 10 months longer than the Camon 40 Pro 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy A56 5G | Camon 40 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $425 | $310 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+ | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm | 164.3 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Mar 2031 | May 2030 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.