Tested · Scored · RankedNEWinstax mini Evo 2 — full review & score →
Head to head · 2 phones

Pixel 9a vs Galaxy A56

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 phones
Pixel 9a
Pixel 9a8.8Very good· Top score
Check priceat eBay
Check price
Galaxy A56
Galaxy A568.0Very good
Check priceat eBay
Check price
The short verdict

Pixel 9a edges it on score

The Pixel 9a leads overall; pick the Galaxy A56 if its strengths below matter more to you.

Pixel 9a
8.8
Galaxy A56
8.0
Choose the Pixel 9a if
  • Budget Android buyers who want Pixel photos and long updates for $499
Check price at eBay →
Choose the Galaxy A56 if
  • Galaxy buyers who find it near its $375 summer low
Check price at eBay →
At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick thePixel 9a3 wins
−0.4"Easier one-handed use6.3" vs 6.7"
+33%More RAM for multitasking8 vs 6 GB
−12 gLighter in the hand186 vs 198 g
Check priceBest price · eBay · check the store for today’s priceCheck price at eBay ↗
Why pick theGalaxy A563 wins
+6%Larger screen6.7 vs 6.3 in
2.0×Faster wired charging45 vs 23 W
−$55.62Cheaper today$308 vs $363
Check priceBest price · eBay · check the store for today’s priceCheck price at eBay ↗
Display6 differences
Screen size
6.3"
6.7"
Display type
OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2424
1080 x 2340
Peak brightness
2700 nits peak
1900 nits peak
Pixel density
422 ppi
385 ppi
Panel
P-OLED
Super AMOLED
Performance3 differences
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Xclipse 540
Memory1 difference
RAM
8 GB
6 GB
Main camera2 differences
Primary camera
48 MP
50 MP
Video
4K @ 60 fps · gyro-EIS · OIS
4K @ 30 fps · gyro-EIS
Battery & Charging3 differences
Capacity
5,100 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
23W
45W
Wireless charging
5W wirelessBypass charging
No
Connectivity3 differences
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e · dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 · dual-band · Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5) · GLONASS · GALILEO
GPS · GALILEO · GLONASS
USB / ports
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0
Body2 differences
Dimensions
6.09 in (15.5 cm)
6.39 in (16.2 cm)
Weight
186 g
198 g
Where to buy
eBayCheck price
eBayCheck price

Specs verified against manufacturer data. Prices in USD before tax; we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Community

Which would you buy?

One vote per person. Results appear after you vote.