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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 48
Portability 67
Value for money 60
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
  • Cheaper: $340 vs $825

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy A56: The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A56 Exynos 1580
60/100
1222280 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +65.8%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A56
$340
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $485. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $485.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.