Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi 14
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $340 and $191. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,222,280); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 14 has the stronger camera (138 vs 114).
Samsung Galaxy A56
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3832
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Cheaper: $191 vs $340
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (100/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1222280 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $340 | $191 |
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Xiaomi 14 is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (71/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (65/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.