Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A56

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $404 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 1,222,280); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 48
Portability 67
Value for money 60
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 1222280
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 1353
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 3832
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $340 vs $404

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Poco F7 scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A56: The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Samsung Galaxy A56
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 2205289 1222280
Geekbench Single 2070 1353
Geekbench Multi 6694 3832
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm
Weight 215 g 198 g
Price $404 $340
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A56 Exynos 1580
60/100 -80.4%
1222280 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$404
Samsung Galaxy A56
$340

Price difference: $64. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $64.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (68/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (67/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Poco F7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.