Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,222,280); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 114); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy A56
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 198g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A56 — 46/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1222280 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (96/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.