Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,223,886); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A56
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 201g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3832
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1223886 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.