Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 is faster in AnTuTu (1,223,886 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy A56 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A56
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1223886 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1353 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3832 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1223886 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A56 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (64/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.