OnePlus256 GB
13
6.82″ · LTPO 4.1 ProXDR · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black Eclipse · UK 5011111074Full product profile
Black Eclipse YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Black Eclipse
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the 13 if…
- you want a larger battery: 6,000 vs 5,000 mAh Source: OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 32 vs 12 MP Source: OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want higher rated wired charging power: 100 vs 45 W Source: OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Galaxy A56 5G if…
- you want a lighter phone: 198 g vs 213 g Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 7.4 vs 8.5 mm Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer published security-update window: until March 2032 vs January 2031 Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUB (opens in a new tab)
Samsung256 GB
Galaxy A56 5G
6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 1580
256 GB · Awesome Lightgrey · UK SM-A566BZACEUBFull product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
13
0.12″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- 13
- 6.82″
- Galaxy A56 5G
- 6.7″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- 13
- 3×
- Galaxy A56 5G
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- 13
- Not verified
- Galaxy A56 5G
- Up to 29h
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual facts13Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Exynos 1580
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
Octa-core; CPU clock groups: 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.9 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBSamsung UK Galaxy A56 5G chipset evidenceDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
UK typical battery capacity
In Visual facts136000 mAh
Galaxy A56 5G5000 mAh
Sources
13
Typical capacity of the serial dual-cell pack (2 × 3000 mAh); rated 2 × 2920 mAh. Not a measured runtime.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Wired charging power
13100 W
Galaxy A56 5G45 W
Sources
13
OnePlus's 1–100% in 36 minutes lab test used the official SUPERVOOC Power Adapter with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
Manufacturer-supported Super Fast Charging power; requires suitable charging accessories. Charge times and sustained power draw have not been independently measured.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G product pageCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Camera system
13Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP 3x optical (f/2.6, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.0); Front: 32 MP (f/2.4, fixed focus); Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Galaxy A56 5GRear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Sources
13
Main: Sony LYT-808, 1/1.4", 23 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Telephoto: Sony LYT-600, 1/1.95", 73 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Ultra-wide: S5KJN5, 1/2.75", 15 mm equivalent, 120°, EIS, autofocus. Front: Sony IMX615, 1/2.74", fixed focus, 4K at up to 60 fps. Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60/30 fps.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
136.82-inch LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display; 3168 × 1440; 1–120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
Galaxy A56 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
13
510 ppi; 19.8:9; 100% Display P3 and 10-bit colour; Ceramic Guard cover glass; 1600 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM). OnePlus does not name the emitter technology (for example AMOLED) on the UK specification page.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
Measured as a full rectangle: 170.1 mm (6.7-inch); 165.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Declared high-brightness mode
131600 nits
Galaxy A56 5G1200 nits
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung specifies 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode. This is not an independently measured result or a peak-HDR brightness figure.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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1312 GB
Galaxy A56 5G8 GB
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
13Security updates until 7 January 2031
Galaxy A56 5GSecurity updates until 31 March 2032
Sources
13
End date from OnePlus's UK security-update period list; delivery can vary and chip-supplier patches may lag. The UK pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade count.
OnePlus UK product security update periodGalaxy A56 5G
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Battery and charging
136000 mAh (typical); 100 W wired, 50 W wireless
Galaxy A56 5G5000 mAh
Sources
13
Serial dual-cell battery: typical 2 × 3000 mAh (22.92 Wh), rated 2 × 2920 mAh (22.31 Wh). OnePlus lab tests: 100% in 36 minutes with the official SUPERVOOC adapter and 50% in 34 minutes with the 50 W AIRVOOC magnetic charger, from 1% with the screen off at 25 °C. Only a Type-A to C cable is listed in the box.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
133168 × 1440
Galaxy A56 5G1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
1332 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
Galaxy A56 5G12.0 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection
In Visual facts13IP68 / IP69
Galaxy A56 5GIP67
Sources
13
IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesGalaxy A56 5G
Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G product pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
13LTPO 4.1 ProXDR
Galaxy A56 5GSuper AMOLED
Sources
13
OnePlus names the backplane (LTPO 4.1) and its ProXDR branding, not the emitter technology.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
136.82 in
Galaxy A56 5G6.7 in
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
138.5 mm
Galaxy A56 5G7.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual facts13213 g
Galaxy A56 5G198 g
Sources
13
Black Eclipse / Arctic Dawn: 213 g. Midnight Ocean is listed at 210 g.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); Black Eclipse finish
Galaxy A56 5G162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
13162.9 mm
Galaxy A56 5G162.2 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual facts1376.5 mm
Galaxy A56 5G77.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
1312 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage
Galaxy A56 5G8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
13
The UK store also lists a 16 GB + 512 GB Arctic Dawn configuration, which is a separate SKU. Usable storage is lower after system files.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus 13 store configurationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
13UK model; dual nano-SIM plus eSIM; 5G
Galaxy A56 5GUK SM-A566BZACEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
13
UK specification bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/48; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78. eSIM availability depends on the carrier. OnePlus US sells a separate North American model (CPH2655, e.g. 12 GB + 256 GB Ebony Eclipse, SKU 5011111156); its bands and identifiers are not covered by this UK record.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus US OnePlus 13 store configurationsGalaxy A56 5G
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (89)
Main camera aperture
131.6 f-number
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Main (wide) rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
1360 fps
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
1360 fps
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNo
Sources
13
The front camera lists electronic image stabilisation only; OnePlus does not state whether it has OIS.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G29 hours
Sources
13
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical RAM type
13LPDDR5X
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage technology
13UFS 4.0
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Memory card support
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
The UK specification lists a dual nano-SIM slot and does not mention a memory card slot either way.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GWi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G6 upgrades
Sources
13
OnePlus's UK specification and feature pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade commitment.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesGalaxy A56 5G
Up to six generations from the original software; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Availability and timing vary by model and market.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Best Face
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Requires Motion Photo. Selects captured expressions; output quality is not independently tested. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Object Eraser
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Results depend on the image and subject. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Custom photo filters
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Availability depends on software, model and capture settings. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Circle to Search
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Requires a network connection; supported languages, apps and regions vary. Google account required where specified. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Voice transcription
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung's A56 launch materials do not mention this feature; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
AI Select
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung's A56 launch materials do not mention this feature; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Edit Suggestions
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung's A56 launch materials do not mention this feature; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Auto Trim video editing
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung's A56 launch materials do not mention this feature; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi support
13Wi-Fi 7; 2×2 MIMO; 160 MHz at 5 GHz, 320 MHz at 6 GHz
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth version
135.4
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GUSB Type-C; USB 2.0
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Alert Slider
13Yes
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Listed under Buttons alongside gesture and on-screen navigation support.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer charging test
131% to 100% in 36 minutes (100 W wired); up to 50% in 34 minutes (50 W wireless)
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
OnePlus Test Laboratory, 18 November 2024: ambient and starting phone temperature 25 °C ± 1 °C, screen off, Smart Rapid Charging on. Actual results vary.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesGalaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Manufacturer states front and rear protection; rear camera glass, side/volume keys and SIM tray are excluded from the associated glass/frame description. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Digital Key support
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung announced Digital Key for the A56 with a rollout that includes the UK; compatibility depends on the car maker and service, and US availability is not stated.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Fingerprint sensor
13Ultrasonic
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front-camera HDR video
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung advertises Super HDR for front-camera video but does not name an HDR format or frame rate; video quality has not been independently tested.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front-camera HDR video bit depth
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G10 bits
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung advertises 10-bit HDR front-camera recording but does not state the resolution, frame rate or HDR format.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared HDR playback formats
13Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Native telephoto reach
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
13Yes
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published operating system
13OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Operating system at launch as listed; OnePlus says it may be updated.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
133×
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed peak brightness
134500 nits
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
13510 ppi
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
13510 ppi
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G FDD LTE
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G TDD LTE
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GB38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G FDD Sub6
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G TDD Sub6
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Available Storage (GB)
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G234.4
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Version
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GBluetooth v5.3
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour Depth (Main Display)
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G16M
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Earjack
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GUSB Type-C
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Energy Efficiency Class
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GB
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form Factor
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GTouchscreen Bar
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - F Number
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GF2.2
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Flash
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNo
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Resolution
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G12.0 MP
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Infra
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location Technology
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MHL
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNo
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G2000
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Mobile TV
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNo
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Number of SIM
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GDual-SIM
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GAndroid
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
PC Sync.
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GSmart Switch (PC version)
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GF1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Flash
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera Zoom
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GDigital Zoom up to 10x
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNo
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX Support
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNo
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM size
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM Slot Type
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GSIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Slow Motion
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G240fps @HD
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SmartThings Support
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo Support
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Interface
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GUSB Type-C
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Version
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GUSB 2.0
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Playing Resolution
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Recording Resolution
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5G802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi Direct
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GYes
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security update end date
132031-01-07
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Published UK security period; it does not promise monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
OnePlus UK product security update periodGalaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
13Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Color temperature sensor · Compass · Acceleration sensor · Gyroscopes · Ultrasonic fingerprint · Hall sensor · Laser focus sensor · Spectral sensors · Infrared remote control · Barometer
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
Complete Sensors list on the OnePlus UK specification page, including the infrared remote control.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cooling design
13Not verified
Galaxy A56 5GVapour chamber
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A56 5G
Manufacturer cooling-design description. Chamber dimensions, sustained performance and operating temperatures have not been independently tested.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
13USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
13Yes
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
13Yes
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A56 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
1350 W
Galaxy A56 5GNot verified
Sources
13
OnePlus's up-to-50% in 34 minutes lab test used the official OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsGalaxy A56 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
9 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs122 specifications13Galaxy A56 5G
13Galaxy A56 5GWeightDiffers
213g
Black Eclipse / Arctic Dawn: 213 g. Midnight Ocean is listed at 210 g.
198g
WidthDiffers
76.5mm
77.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.5mm
7.4mm
DimensionsDiffers
162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); Black Eclipse finishMidnight Ocean is listed at 8.9 mm thick.
162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
162.9 mm
162.2 mm
ColourDiffers
Black Eclipse
Awesome Lightgrey
Form factor
slabSingle-screen bar phone; no folding display is listed.
slab
Form Factor
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
Cooling design
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditions
Not verified
Vapour chamberManufacturer cooling-design description. Chamber dimensions, sustained performance and operating temperatures have not been independently tested.
Screen sizeDiffers
6.82″
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
4500 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
510 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display; 3168 × 1440; 1–120 Hz; 4500 nits peak510 ppi; 19.8:9; 100% Display P3 and 10-bit colour; Ceramic Guard cover glass; 1600 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM). OnePlus does not name the emitter technology (for example AMOLED) on the UK specification page.
6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 170.1 mm (6.7-inch); 165.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Main display resolutionDiffers
3168 × 1440
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
510 ppi
Not verified
High Brightness ModeDiffers
Sources
1600 nits
1200 nitsSamsung specifies 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode. This is not an independently measured result or a peak-HDR brightness figure.
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
16M
Rear camera modules
3
Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.
3
8K video recording
YesRear cameras, 8K at 30 fps.
Not verifiedSamsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Camera systemDiffers
Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP 3x optical (f/2.6, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.0); Front: 32 MP (f/2.4, fixed focus); Video: up to 8K 30 fpsMain: Sony LYT-808, 1/1.4", 23 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Telephoto: Sony LYT-600, 1/1.95", 73 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Ultra-wide: S5KJN5, 1/2.75", 15 mm equivalent, 120°, EIS, autofocus. Front: Sony IMX615, 1/2.74", fixed focus, 4K at up to 60 fps. Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60/30 fps.
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Front cameraDiffers
32 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
12.0 MP
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
3×
Not verified
Main camera aperture
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
1.6 f-numberMain (wide) rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
Not verified
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
YesAutofocus is listed for the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide cameras.
Yes
Rear Camera - OIS
YesOIS is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras; the ultra-wide lists EIS only.
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesListed under the Wide Camera (Sony LYT-808).
YesOptical stabilisation is listed for the 50 MP main camera; the manufacturer does not say whether the ultra-wide or macro camera has it.
Front Camera - Auto Focus
No
No
Front Camera - OIS
Not verifiedThe front camera lists electronic image stabilisation only; OnePlus does not state whether it has OIS.
No
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
60 fps
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
60 fps
Not verified
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
No
Front-camera HDR video bit depth
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditions
Not verified
10 bitsSamsung advertises 10-bit HDR front-camera recording but does not state the resolution, frame rate or HDR format.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
29 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
6000 mAh (typical); 100 W wired, 50 W wirelessSerial dual-cell battery: typical 2 × 3000 mAh (22.92 Wh), rated 2 × 2920 mAh (22.31 Wh). OnePlus lab tests: 100% in 36 minutes with the official SUPERVOOC adapter and 50% in 34 minutes with the 50 W AIRVOOC magnetic charger, from 1% with the screen off at 25 °C. Only a Type-A to C cable is listed in the box.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support.
Typical battery capacityDiffers
6000 mAhTypical capacity of the serial dual-cell pack (2 × 3000 mAh); rated 2 × 2920 mAh. Not a measured runtime.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Supported wired charging powerDiffers
Sources
100 WOnePlus's 1–100% in 36 minutes lab test used the official SUPERVOOC Power Adapter with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
45 WManufacturer-supported Super Fast Charging power; requires suitable charging accessories. Charge times and sustained power draw have not been independently measured.
Wireless charging power
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
50 WOnePlus's up-to-50% in 34 minutes lab test used the official OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
Not verified
Manufacturer charging test
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
1% to 100% in 36 minutes (100 W wired); up to 50% in 34 minutes (50 W wireless)OnePlus Test Laboratory, 18 November 2024: ambient and starting phone temperature 25 °C ± 1 °C, screen off, Smart Rapid Charging on. Actual results vary.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
2000
Update policyDiffers
Security updates until 7 January 2031End date from OnePlus's UK security-update period list; delivery can vary and chip-supplier patches may lag. The UK pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade count.
Security updates until 31 March 2032This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Android OS upgrade commitment
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification and feature pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade commitment.
6 upgradesUp to six generations from the original software; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Availability and timing vary by model and market.
Stereo Support
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
No
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Best Face
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditions
Not verified
YesRequires Motion Photo. Selects captured expressions; output quality is not independently tested. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Object Eraser
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditions
Not verified
YesResults depend on the image and subject. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Custom photo filters
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditions
Not verified
YesAvailability depends on software, model and capture settings. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Circle to Search
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditions
Not verified
YesRequires a network connection; supported languages, apps and regions vary. Google account required where specified. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Digital Key support
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditions
Not verified
YesSamsung announced Digital Key for the A56 with a rollout that includes the UK; compatibility depends on the car maker and service, and US availability is not stated.
ChipsetDiffers
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.32 GHz; Adreno 830 GPU.
Samsung Exynos 1580Octa-core; CPU clock groups: 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.9 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
12 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB UFS 4.0 storageThe UK store also lists a 16 GB + 512 GB Arctic Dawn configuration, which is a separate SKU. Usable storage is lower after system files.
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK model; dual nano-SIM plus eSIM; 5GUK specification bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/48; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78. eSIM availability depends on the carrier. OnePlus US sells a separate North American model (CPH2655, e.g. 12 GB + 256 GB Ebony Eclipse, SKU 5011111156); its bands and identifiers are not covered by this UK record.
UK SM-A566BZACEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
RAMDiffers
12 GB
8 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
LTPO 4.1 ProXDROnePlus names the backplane (LTPO 4.1) and its ProXDR branding, not the emitter technology.
Super AMOLED
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
IP68 / IP69IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
IP67Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent.
eSIM only
No
No
Published operating system
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15Operating system at launch as listed; OnePlus says it may be updated.
Not verified
Physical RAM type
Sources
LPDDR5X
Not verifiedSamsung's A56 pages do not state the RAM type.
Storage technology
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
UFS 4.0
Not verified
Wi-Fi support
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 7; 2×2 MIMO; 160 MHz at 5 GHz, 320 MHz at 6 GHz
Not verified
Bluetooth version
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
5.4Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0.
Not verified
USB connection
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Not verified
Fingerprint sensor
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
Ultrasonic
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Color temperature sensor · Compass · Acceleration sensor · Gyroscopes · Ultrasonic fingerprint · Hall sensor · Laser focus sensor · Spectral sensors · Infrared remote control · BarometerComplete Sensors list on the OnePlus UK specification page, including the infrared remote control.
Not verified
Alert Slider
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
YesListed under Buttons alongside gesture and on-screen navigation support.
Not verified
Declared HDR playback formats
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Not verified
Published security update end date
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
2031-01-07Published UK security period; it does not promise monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
Not verified
Manufacturer shop SKU
Sources
Galaxy A56 5GNo source recorded
5011111074
Not verified
USB connection
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivity
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
240fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
234.4
Number of SIM
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
USB Interface
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.3
PC Sync.
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Removable
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
B
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verified
No
Front-camera HDR video
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 5G product page
Not verified
YesSamsung advertises Super HDR for front-camera video but does not name an HDR format or frame rate; video quality has not been independently tested.
Cover glass
Sources
13No source recorded
Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 5G product page
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Manufacturer states front and rear protection; rear camera glass, side/volume keys and SIM tray are excluded from the associated glass/frame description. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Memory card support
Not verifiedThe UK specification lists a dual nano-SIM slot and does not mention a memory card slot either way.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
13No source recorded
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Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
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Not verifiedThe manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
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Galaxy A56 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditions
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Not verifiedSamsung's A56 launch materials do not mention this feature; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
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Not verifiedSamsung's A56 launch materials do not mention this feature; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
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Not verifiedSamsung's A56 launch materials do not mention this feature; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
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Not verifiedSamsung's A56 launch materials do not mention this feature; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
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How we calculate scoresOnePlus 13
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight213 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Black Eclipse / Arctic Dawn: 213 g. Midnight Ocean is listed at 210 g.
OnePlusWidth76.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Thickness8.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Display size6.82 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Peak brightness4,500 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
OnePlusClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
IP ratingIP68 / IP69Manufacturer claim · high confidence
IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
OnePlusRAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Pixel density510 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.
OnePlusManufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources5
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 store configurationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK product security update periodOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus US OnePlus 13 store configurationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight198 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
SamsungClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP67Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent.
SamsungRAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources5
- Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G technical specifications — SM-A566BZACEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A56 5G chipset evidenceSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A56 launch features and conditionsSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
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