Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 1,223,886); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A56
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1900
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (100/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1223886 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1401. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $1401 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (100/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.