Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy A56
Short answer: buy the Galaxy S24 if you want flagship speed, a 3x telephoto camera, wireless charging and a compact body. Buy the Galaxy A56 if you want a big 6.7 inch screen, a larger 5000 mAh battery and faster 45W charging at a much lower cost. The A56 gives most people everything they need; the S24 is for those who want the premium extras.
Updated 11 November 2026
Design and build
The Galaxy S24 is a compact flagship with a 6.2 inch screen, Armor Aluminium frame, Victus 2 glass on both sides and IP68 rating. It weighs 167 g. The Galaxy A56 is bigger at 6.7 inches and 198 g, with an aluminium frame, glass front and back (Victus+) and IP67 rating.
Both feel premium for their class. The S24 is easier to use with one hand and fits small pockets, while the A56 is slim at 7.4 mm but much taller.
IP68 on the S24 means it is rated for deeper water than the A56's IP67, but both survive rain, splashes and an accidental drop in a sink. Neither rating covers sea water or warranty claims for water damage, so keep both phones dry where you can.
Display
The S24 has a 6.2 inch FHD+ LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 1 to 120Hz refresh and 2600 nits peak. The A56 has a 6.7 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED at 120Hz with 1900 nits peak.
The A56's bigger screen is great for videos, reading and social media. The S24 is brighter outdoors and its LTPO panel saves battery with an Always-On display.
Performance and chipset
The S24 uses the Exynos 2400 on most international units (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy in some regions), a true flagship chip. The A56 uses the Exynos 1580, a capable mid-range chip, with 8GB or 12GB RAM.
For WhatsApp, YouTube, banking apps and light games, the A56 feels smooth. For PUBG Mobile at high settings, video editing and heavy multitasking, the S24 is much faster and will stay quick for longer.
Cameras
The S24 has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP 3x telephoto with OIS, and records up to 8K. The A56 has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 5MP macro, and records up to 4K 30fps.
In daylight the A56 takes very good photos. The S24 pulls ahead at night, in zoom with its 3x lens, and in video with 4K 60fps. Both have a 12MP selfie camera.
Battery and charging
The S24 has a 4000 mAh battery with 25W wired, 15W wireless and reverse wireless charging. The A56 has a 5000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging but no wireless charging.
The A56 lasts longer on a charge and charges faster, which is a real plus during load shedding. The S24 lasts about a day; the A56 can stretch further with normal use.
Specs side by side
- Chipset: Exynos 2400 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in some regions) vs Exynos 1580
- Display: 6.2 inch FHD+ 1-120Hz LTPO vs 6.7 inch FHD+ 120Hz
- Peak brightness: 2600 nits vs 1900 nits
- Rear cameras: 50MP + 12MP + 10MP 3x vs 50MP + 12MP + 5MP macro
- Video: 8K 30fps, 4K 60fps vs 4K 30fps
- Battery: 4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh
- Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless vs 45W wired, no wireless
- Water resistance: IP68 vs IP67
- Weight: 167 g vs 198 g
- Launch software: Android 14, One UI 6.1 vs Android 15, One UI 7
Software and updates
The S24 gets seven years of Android and security updates from its January 2024 launch. The A56 gets up to six Android upgrades from its March 2025 launch on Android 15. Both will be supported for a long time, and both get Galaxy AI features, though the S24 gets the fuller set.
PTA Patch Approved and SIM notes in Pakistan
Our Android phones, including the Galaxy S24 and A56, are Non Custom box pack units that are PTA Patch Approved, so a local SIM works normally. Only our iPhones are sold as PTA Patch Approved. See how to choose a mobile phone (How to Choose the Right Mobile Phone) if you are deciding between budget levels.
The A56 comes as dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM depending on region; ask which variant is in stock.
Who should buy which
Buy the Galaxy S24 if you want flagship performance, a 3x zoom camera, wireless charging and a compact phone.
Buy the Galaxy A56 if you want a big screen, long battery life and fast charging at a mid-range cost. For another mid-range option, see Galaxy A55 vs A35 (Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Galaxy A35).
