Samsung Galaxy M56 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M56
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Samsung Galaxy M56 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3437
- Lighter: 162g vs 180g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M56 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M56 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M56 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy M56 by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M56
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (89/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (77/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (48/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M56 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M56 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M56 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.