Oppo A56 5G
#2970
Xiaomi Poco C31
#3698Category Breakdown
Oppo A56 5G
Xiaomi Poco C31
Performance
83.968.1
Camera
28.428.4
Display
69.856.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
72.151.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.839.2
Summary
- The Oppo A56 5G features a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.53-inch display of the Xiaomi Poco C31, both with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A56 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, while the Poco C31 uses the older Helio G35, resulting in better processing capabilities for the A56.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the Poco C31 includes an additional macro lens, while the A56 has a depth sensor.
- Both devices house a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The Oppo A56 runs on Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Poco C31, which operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A56 being slightly lighter at 189.5g versus the Poco C31's 194g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A56 5G
Xiaomi Poco C31
General
Release Date
2021, October 25
2021, September 30
Announced
2021, October 25
2021, September 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Panda / Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
189.5 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Violet
Royal Blue, Shadow Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity