Honor 200 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Honor 200 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $700 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 200 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 200 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor 200 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,698,060 vs 1,223,886); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 200 Pro has the stronger camera (137 vs 114).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 200 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Honor 200 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1698060 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 200 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Honor 200 Pro scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 200 Pro leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 200 Pro leads (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor 200 Pro — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor 200 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 200 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1698060 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 8 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.2×8.2 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor 200 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 200 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 200 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 200 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 200 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 38.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 200 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 200 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (70/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 200 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor 200 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor 200 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor 200 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 200 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor 200 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor 200 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor 200 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.