Honor GT 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 60/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,223,886).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 31 points higher (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (88/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 222.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor GT 2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (88/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 31 points (91/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.