Honor 70 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 43/100 vs 38/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 70 has the stronger camera (115 vs 114); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 198g).
Honor 70
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 5 points higher (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3888 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | 114 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $340 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor 70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (77/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 edges out the Honor 70 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.