Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 43/100 vs 31/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance 13
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 42
Design 52
Value for money 86
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 198g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 12 points higher (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 34/100). 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, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A56: The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A56 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Exynos 1580 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1222280
Geekbench Single 1356
Geekbench Multi 3888
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1900 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 198 g 194 g
Price $340
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
53
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A56
$340
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (53/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.