OnePlus 9RT 5G
#563
Samsung Galaxy A56
#319Category Breakdown
OnePlus 9RT 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance
90.188.5
Camera
95.682.8
Display
91.195.2
Battery
30.633.7
Build
80.597.3
Connectivity
85.585.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.481.3
Summary
- The OnePlus 9RT 5G features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ for enhanced durability.
- Both devices have a 120Hz display, but the A56's Super AMOLED panel offers higher peak brightness at 1900 nits compared to the 9RT's AMOLED.
- In terms of performance, the OnePlus 9RT is powered by the Snapdragon 888, which generally provides superior processing capabilities compared to the Exynos 1580 in the A56.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 50 MP main sensor and OIS, though the 9RT has a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP versus the A56's 12 MP.
- The A56 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 9RT's 4500 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 65W versus 45W.
- Software-wise, the 9RT runs on Android 11 with OxygenOS 13, while the A56 ships with Android 15 and One UI 7, promising more extensive future updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 9RT 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56
General
Release Date
2021, October 13
2025, March 02
Announced
2021, October 13
2025, March 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.62"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 660
Xclipse 540
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB 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, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56”, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
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
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, 100% in 29 min
45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.2 x 74.6 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)
Weight
198.5 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Colors
Hacker Black, Nano Silver, Blue
Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.32 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-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 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
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 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
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