Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $340 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,222,280).
Samsung Galaxy A56
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $340 vs $899
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1222280 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $340 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $559. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $559.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.