Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 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 Samsung Galaxy A56 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance
47.9
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
46.3
61.0 ★
Overall
45.4
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
Samsung Galaxy A56
60.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A56
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A56
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A56
61.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A56
74.4/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A56
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A56
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A56
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A56
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A56
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A56
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
Capacitive Super AMOLED Touchscreen
Resolution
828x1792
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Xclipse 540
RAM
3 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
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
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2942 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast charging 45W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
162.7 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight
194g
197g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Colors
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Black; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 15
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 74.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone XR puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XR
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
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 XR or Samsung Galaxy A56?
Samsung Galaxy A56 is the overall winner with a score of 74.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XR or Samsung Galaxy A56?
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A56 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A56 is better for gaming with a score of 61.0/100.
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 XR and Samsung Galaxy A56?
Apple iPhone XR costs PKR 132,999 while Samsung Galaxy A56 costs PKR 137,999. The price difference is PKR 5,000.
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