Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $340 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,222,280).
Samsung Galaxy A56
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper: $340 vs $958
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (86/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1222280 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $340 | $958 |
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $618. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $618.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.