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Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

73 out of 100
Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro
VS
66 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (with MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra) that was released on January 9, 2025, against the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, which is powered by Exynos 1580 and came out 2 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

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  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments (14)

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro
  • Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • 54% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1930K versus 1251K)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v6.0)
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (90W versus 45W)
  • Slow-motion recording at 960FPS
  • Has 33% more RAM: 8GB versus 6GB
  • 16% higher pixel density (446 vs 385 PPI)
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
  • Shows 25% longer battery life (28:42 vs 23:02 hours)
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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8 / 256 GB
VS
6 / 128 GB
107.5
(Excellent)
Value Index
89.8
(Very good)

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Poco X7 Pro
vs
Galaxy A56 5G

Display

Type AMOLED Super AMOLED
Size 6.67 inches 6.7 inches
Resolution 1220 x 2712 pixels 1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 19.5:9
PPI 446 ppi 385 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate Yes (60-120 Hz) Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness 1400 nits 1200 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR 3200 nits 1900 nits
HDR support Yes, Dolby Vision Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate 480 Hz -
Screen protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
Screen-to-body ratio 88.8% 87.6%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space 99.6% 99.1%
PWM 120 Hz 120 Hz
Response time 1 ms 1 ms
Contrast ∞ Infinity ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Poco X7 Pro +5%
1276 nits
Galaxy A56 5G
1214 nits
Sources: NotebookCheck [3], [4]

Design and build

Height 160.75 mm (6.33 inches) 162.2 mm (6.39 inches)
Width 75.24 mm (2.96 inches) 77.5 mm (3.05 inches)
Thickness 8.29 mm (0.33 inches) 7.4 mm (0.29 inches)
Weight 195 g (6.88 oz) 198 g (6.98 oz)
Waterproof IP68 IP67
Advanced cooling Vapor chamber Vapor chamber
Rear material Plastic Glass
Frame material Plastic Metal
Colors Black, Green, Yellow Black, Gray, Green, Pink
Fingerprint scanner Yes, in-display Yes, in-display
Repairability - Good (3.19/5)
Drop resistance - Excellent (A) · 270 drops
Screen-to-body ratio
Poco X7 Pro +1%
88.8%
Galaxy A56 5G
87.6%

Performance

Chipset specifications of Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
SoC
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra Samsung Exynos 1580
Max clock 3250 MHz 2900 MHz
CPU cores 8 (1 + 3 + 4) 8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture - 4 cores at 2.1 GHz: Cortex-A725
- 3 cores at 3 GHz: Cortex-A725
- 1 core at 3.25 GHz: Cortex-A725		 - 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 2.9 GHz: Cortex-A720
L3 cache 6 MB 4 MB
Manufacturing TSMC Samsung
Lithography process 4 nanometers 4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU) MediaTek NPU 880 Yes
GPU
Graphics Mali-G720 MC7 Xclipse 540
GPU shading units 896 256
GPU clock 1300 MHz 1300 MHz
FLOPS ~2329.6 GFLOPS ~1331.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Benchmark comparison of Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Poco X7 Pro +16%
1573
Galaxy A56 5G
1354
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Poco X7 Pro +61%
6102
Galaxy A56 5G
3789
Compute Score (GPU)
Poco X7 Pro +77%
12162
Galaxy A56 5G
6865
Compute Score (GPU) 12162 6865
Single-core score 1573 1354
Multi-core score 6102 3789
Sources: Geekbench [3], [4]
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
Poco X7 Pro +54%
1930851
Galaxy A56 5G
1251512
CPU 621813 490457
GPU 602568 296896
Memory 295421 173263
UX 411049 290896
Total score 1930851 1251512
Samples [212 tests] [130 tests]
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Poco X7 Pro +100%
1285
Galaxy A56 5G
641
Stability 80% 97%
Graphics test 10 FPS 5 FPS
Graphics score 1285 641
3DMark Solar Bay
Graphics test 23 FPS -
Section 1 24 FPS -
Section 2 23 FPS -
Section 3 20 FPS -
Graphics score 5931 -
Sources: 3DMark [5], [6]
PCMark 3.0
Web score 14924 14131
Video editing 6707 7744
Photo editing 23231 22842
Data manipulation 12242 11699
Writing score 18327 18128
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Recent User Tests

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users
Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro
DateBenchmarkResult
📘 2026-10-01 -> Mohammad.SodaeiAnTuTu 122257137
📘 2026-09-28 (Abdul)AnTuTu 122149140
📘 2026-09-26 (Kkk)AnTuTu 122149090
📘 2026-09-24 (Xann)AnTuTu 122143962
📘 2026-09-23 (AYS)AnTuTu 122192420
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
DateBenchmarkResult
📘 2026-09-24 (.)CPU Throttle82%
📘 2026-09-24 (.)Geekbench 7 GPU5755
📘 2026-09-24 (.)Geekbench 7 CPU1191 / 3814
📘 2026-09-24 (.)AnTuTu 121017323
📘 2026-09-24 -> CR7AnTuTu 121030440
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Memory

RAM
RAM size 8 GB 6 GB
Memory type LPDDR5X LPDDR5
Memory clock 4200 MHz 3200 MHz
Channels 4 2
Storage
Storage size 256 GB 128 GB
Storage type UFS 4.0 UFS 3.1
Memory card No No

Software

Operating system Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16)
ROM HyperOS 3.0 One UI 8.5
OS size - 21.5 GB
OS updates 3 years 6 years
Security updates 4 years 6 years

Battery

Capacity 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max charge power 90 W 45 W
Battery type Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion
Replaceable No No
Wireless charging No No
Reverse charging Yes No
Bypass charging No No
Fast charging Yes (50% in 17 min) Yes (65% in 30 min)
Full charging time 0:42 hr 1:13 hr
Battery cycles - 2000 cycles
Battery life tests
Web browsing 10:29 hr 11:28 hr
Watching video 15:22 hr 19:50 hr
Gaming 05:54 hr 04:53 hr
Standby 93 hr 131 hr
General battery life
Poco X7 Pro
23:02 hr
Galaxy A56 5G +25%
28:42 hr
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Main camera

Matrix 50 megapixels 50 megapixels
Image resolution 8192 x 6144 8192 x 6144
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K video recording No No
4K video recording Up to 60FPS Up to 30FPS
1080p video recording Up to 60FPS Up to 60FPS
Slow motion 960 FPS (1080p) 240 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens - 123°
Lenses 1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution 50 MP 50 MP
Aperture f/1.5 f/1.8
Focal length 26 mm -
Sensor Sony IMX882 Sony IMX906
Sensor size 1/1.95" (≈ 0.51 inch) 1/1.56" (≈ 0.64 inch)
Pixel size 0.8 micron 1 micron
Autofocus Phase autofocus Phase autofocus
Stabilization Optical Optical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution 8 MP 12 MP
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Focal length 15 mm -
Sensor Smartsens SC820CS Sony IMX258
Sensor size 1/4.0" (≈ 0.25 inch) 1/3.06" (≈ 0.33 inch)
Pixel size 1.12 micron 1.12 micron
Stabilization Digital Digital
Macro lens
Image resolution - 5 MP
Aperture - f/2.4
Stabilization - Digital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 145
Zoom - 59
Samples - Photo samples of Samsung Galaxy A56 5G from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Image resolution 5184 x 3888 -
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Focal length 21 mm -
Sensor Omnivision OV20B Samsung S5K3LC
Sensor size 1/4.0" (≈ 0.25 inch) -
Pixel size 0.7 micron -
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D) No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 6.0 5.3
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort No No
GPS GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC* Depends on the region Yes
Infrared port Yes No
Network
Number of SIM* 2 2
Type of SIM card Nano Nano
Multi SIM mode Standby Standby
eSIM support* No Yes
Hybrid slot No No
5G support Yes Yes

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
Headphone audio jack No No
FM radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Poco X7 Pro +4%
91.5 dB
Galaxy A56 5G
87.7 dB

Other

Category Mid-range Mid-range
Announced January 2025 March 2025
Release date January 2025 March 2025
Launch price (MSRP) $299 $499
Successor - Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max - Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
SAR (head) 0.99 W/kg 0.61 W/kg
SAR (body) 0.99 W/kg 1.05 W/kg
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled charger Not included Not included
Further details
Notes on Poco X7 Pro:
    - The eco-leather version is thicker at 8.43 mm and weighs 198 grams.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

Conclusion

After analyzing all the data, we think that the Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro is definitely a better buy.

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So, which phone would you choose?
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Issykun October 2, 2025 at 08:08 AM
That poco x7pro is indeed better than Samsung A56 for specs but software Samsung is better up to 6 / 7 years 2032 which i saw from the Samsung Shop app it wrote March 2032 7 years. I would pick the software over the specs because if Software is bad you cant use the phone properly happen like MIUI when i had Redmi Note 8 was worse to be honest after MIUI 10 was horrible . Then switch Samsung A52s was a good phone SD 778G now switching to A56. Since i still doing studying cant afford new phone every time every 4 years so the time i get job and get new phone just nice for me until 2031/ 2032.
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hibro November 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
lmao, poco x7 pro 4 years of OS updates and an additional year of security. the hardware reflects everything bro, ill go for hardware phones any day.
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saveforuslater July 16, 2025 at 03:04 AM
x7 crushes a56 for sure, just look at the specs alone, let alone the real quality.
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hibro November 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
absolute correct. unless a56 can go head to head against x7 pro , it can't even do the same thing against its chinese version of x7 pro that is redmi turbo 4.
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Android king April 9, 2025 at 05:49 AM
Same I being a big fan of Samsung for this price A56 is a joke, Poco X7 Pro is a "semi" flagship for same price (at least in my country)
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Jor o March 26, 2025 at 08:20 AM
X7pro anytime any day
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SkyFX March 13, 2025 at 04:33 PM
Samsungs main camera can't even do 4k 60fps, and that's a "camera" phone. It literally only brings a metal frame to the table. Samsung used to be the go2 camera and screen phone, but even the screen is inferior in both resolution and brightness, and still stuck at 1080p. With it comes exynos that is a several generations behind in power. You're basically paying double to get half the performance. You would think it would be cheap when Samsung make so much of the hardware themselves, but it's not. Not superior in performance, screen, charging, so who is this phone for? Simply put - overvalued, literally e-waste in this price bracket.
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VIKTØH July 17, 2025 at 05:40 AM
At least it can shoot 4k, which the Poco cant
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VIK July 21, 2025 at 02:47 PM
Poco can't shoot 4K on ultra-wide and selfie. Build quality is better on A56, with more polished software and longevity. A56 is a good phone. Yes, the specs are better on Poco, but that doesn't mean the A56 is a bad phone. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. There are also phones at this same price point that are worse than the A56.
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Luxio December 15, 2025 at 02:35 PM
Yep bro ure really right the poco is definitively better
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Mohammadhosein March 5, 2025 at 01:11 PM
$499 for Samsung!!! Xiaomi is a better choice.
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Perman March 3, 2025 at 06:51 PM
Samsung is the iPhone of Androids now
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Mohm March 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Yeah, In terms of price
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Jamal Shah May 27, 2025 at 06:04 AM
No, pixels are much better than any other smart phones because It is actually “Smart phone.”
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