Motorola Edge (2024)
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Samsung Galaxy A56
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Motorola Edge (2024)
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance
93.188.5
Camera
93.082.8
Display
93.095.2
Battery
94.333.7
Build
76.797.3
Connectivity
86.985.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
88.981.3
Summary
- The Motorola Edge (2024) features a 6.6-inch P-OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 has a slightly larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the Edge is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, offering robust processing capabilities, whereas the A56 utilizes the Exynos 1580, which also provides solid performance but with different architecture.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the A56 includes an additional macro lens, enhancing its versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Edge supports faster charging at 68W compared to the A56's 45W.
- The Edge runs on Android 14, while the A56 comes with Android 15 and promises up to six major updates, providing a longer software support timeline.
- Build quality is premium for both, with the Edge using an aluminum frame and eco-leather back, while the A56 features Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back, making it more durable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
Samsung Galaxy A56
General
Release Date
2024, June 04
2025, March 02
Announced
2024, June 04
2025, March 02
Description
Also known as Motorola Edge (gen 5)
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.7"
Type
P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 710
Xclipse 540
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.5", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 0.7µm, AF
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
68W wired15W wireless
45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.6 x 72 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)
Weight
174 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.32 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass