Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance
96.5 ★
60.5
Camera
80.0 ★
76.0
Battery
56.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
96.5 ★
61.0
Overall
84.8 ★
74.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A56
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
84.8/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A56
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A56
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A56
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.30"
6.70"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Capacitive Super AMOLED Touchscreen
Resolution
1206x2622
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Xclipse 540
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/3.06" + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3998 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Fast charging 45W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
162.7 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight
206g
197g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Black; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A56 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy A56 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy A56
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A56?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the overall winner with a score of 84.8/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A56?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A56 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A56 offers better value at PKR 137,999 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro costs PKR 519,999 while Samsung Galaxy A56 costs PKR 137,999. The price difference is PKR 382,000.
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