Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-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 faster in AnTuTu (1,223,886 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy A56 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A56
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1223886 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1353 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3832 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 198g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1223886 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A56 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.