Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G comparison
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| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | Read Review | Read Review |
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| key specs |
| Display | 6.30-inch | 6.70-inch |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | - |
| Front Camera | 13-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel | 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5100mAh | 5000mAh |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 pixels | 2340x1080 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Google | Samsung |
| Model | Pixel 10a | Galaxy A56 5G |
| Release date | February 18, 2026 | March 2, 2025 |
| Launched in India | Yes | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 153.90 x 73.00 x 9.00 | 162.20 x 77.50 x 7.40 |
| Weight (g) | 183.00 | 198.00 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5100 | 5000 |
| Removable battery | No | No |
| Fast charging | Proprietary | 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Wireless Charging Type | 10W | - |
| Colours | Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian | Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive |
| AI Enabled | - | Yes |
| Body type | - | Glass |
| display |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.30 | 6.70 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 pixels | 2340x1080 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Resolution Standard | - | FHD+ |
| hardware |
| Processor | octa-core | - |
| Processor make | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | No | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | - | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | - | 1000 |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 48-megapixel (f/1.7) + 13-megapixel (f/2.2) | 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 2 | 3 |
| Rear autofocus | Yes | - |
| Rear flash | Yes | - |
| Front camera | 13-megapixel (f/2.2) | 12-megapixel (f/2.2) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Pop-Up Camera | No | - |
| Lens Type (Second Rear Camera) | - | Ultra Wide-Angle |
| Lens Type (Third Rear Camera) | - | Macro |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| Skin | - | One UI 7 |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 6.00 | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | - |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes | - |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | - |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA | - |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | - |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA | - |
| sensors |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | - |
| Face unlock | - | Yes |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | - | Yes |