Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $340 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,222,280).
Samsung Galaxy A56
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Cheaper: $340 vs $825
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1222280 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 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 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $340 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $485. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $485.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.