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POCO F7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Product A: POCO
109 of 162 known
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Product B: Samsung
99 of 162 known
Change Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
91 of 154 fields differ
- 56 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 39 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 90WB: 45WPOCO is 45 W higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 5,830mAhB: 4,905mAhPOCO is 925 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APOCO: 75 × 160.3 mm
- BSamsung: 77.5 × 162.2 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
Successor
Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Colours
Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
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Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
Not available
Body
8 of 16 differ
Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
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Folded dimensions
Not available
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIMs. No eSIM.2Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-546584Read 8 October 2026Network eSIM question expressly says Not support. Two physical nano-SIM slots, zero active eSIMs.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact SIM table: SIM 1 + SIM 2, SIM 1 + eSIM or dual eSIM.
Stylus
Not available
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Stylus name
Not available
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Display
15 of 24 differ
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
526.1ppi
384.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Flow AMOLED DotDisplay1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Not available
Cover screen size
Not available
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
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Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
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Cover screen type
Not available
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Platform
6 of 10 differ
OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
APOCO F7 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-X4 | 3.3 |
| 3 | Cortex-A720 | 3.2 |
| 2 | Cortex-A720 | 3 |
| 2 | Cortex-A520 | 2.3 |
BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-A720 | 2.9 |
| 3 | Cortex-A720 | 2.6 |
| 4 | Cortex-A520 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK SM-A566BZACEUB 8 GB/256 GB publishes 2.9, 2.6 and 1.9 GHz. Device review and Exynos architecture establish one A720, three A720 and four A520 cores. The first two groups agree. Last-group clock is held because chip 1.95 GHz and rounded review 2.0 GHz differ from the device 1.9 GHz publication.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Complete device processor table establishes one A720, three A720 and four A520 cores. Exact UK phone clocks take precedence. Its last-group 2.0 GHz publication is rounded and is not substituted for a proved exact device clock.
Max CPU clock
3.3GHz
2.9GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
256, 512GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/poco-f7-series-first-saleRead 8 October 2026UK first-sale terms expressly offer 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB, with 300 and 200 units respectively. The new 512 GB row is a real sold UK configuration. Existing 256 GB reference is retained.
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Max card size
Not available
Not available
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
APOCO F7 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.6 | 24 | 1/1.55 inch | 1 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Light Fusion 800 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/4 inch | 1.12 | Fixed | Not available | 120° | OmniVision OV08D |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-546584Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes ultrawide 120-degree field of view. Existing lens role, fixed focus and f/2.2 are retained. Unstated main AF subtype is not added beyond the already sourced PDAF.8Reviewgsmarena.com/poco_f7_pro-review-2813p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Same global model camera table explicitly gives nominal 24 mm main and 15 mm ultrawide, OV08D ultrawide, 1/4 inch optical format and native 1.12 micrometre. OVX8000 is retained as maker Light Fusion 800, not replaced by a guessed OV50E equivalence. No 512 GB numerical benchmark is inherited by 256 GB.
BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.2 | Not available |
| Macro | 5 | 2.4 | Not available |
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Night mode, Panorama, 50MP mode, Document mode, Portrait, Pro mode, Timed burst, Time-lapse, HDR2Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-546584Read 8 October 2026Maker camera function list expressly names these modes. Generic HDR does not establish a named recording format.
Object Eraser, Best Face, Custom filters, Auto Trim, HDR video recording12Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-galaxy-a56-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly names Object Eraser, Best Face, filter creation and Auto Trim. Camera section names new front HDR video support. Generic HDR does not establish a named HDR recording format. Generic Geekbench 6 scores lack original minor proof. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is distinct from the standard test.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
APOCO F7 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 7680 | 4320 | 24 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 960 |
| 1280 | 720 | 1,920 |
BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UHD 4K recording at 30 fps. HD slow motion 240 fps. 4K playback at 60 fps is not recording.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Camera section explicitly limits ordinary 1080p 60 fps to the main camera. Main and ultrawide otherwise support 4K/FHD/HD at 30 fps. Existing manufacturer HD 240 fps slow motion remains separately sourced and is not replaced by normal HD 30 fps.
Max video resolution
7680 × 4320px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Not available
Video recording codecs
Not available
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Not available
Front camera
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Front cameras
APOCO F7 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 20 | 2.2 | 21 | 1/4 inch | 0.7 | Fixed | OV20B40 |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-546584Read 8 October 2026Camera section explicitly supplies OV20B40, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4 inch, native 0.7 µm and fixed focus.8Reviewgsmarena.com/poco_f7_pro-review-2813p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Same global model front table explicitly gives nominal 21 mm equivalent. Exact maker OV20B40 identity/native 0.7 and fixed focus are retained. Binned 1.4 micrometre is separate.
BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
APOCO F7 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
No
Audio
2 of 4 differ
Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Microphones
Network
8 of 10 differ
Network
2G bands
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n2, n481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact international G model sold in the UK. SA and NSA lists are unioned without adding China-only bands.
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Not available
Satellite
Not available
Wi-Fi calling
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth codec support, excluding playback-only file formats. ASHA and Auracast are not audio codecs.
SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published model Bluetooth audio support explicitly lists SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and SSC. ASHA is a separate hearing-aid protocol, not a codec. Measurements on the different 128 GB flash configuration are excluded.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Satellite signal bands only. Network/data/SAP positioning are excluded.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Not available
Video out over USB
Not available
FM radio
Not available
Features and sensors
4 of 5 differ
Fingerprint
Ultrasonic, under-display1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Flicker sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Extra buttons
Not available
Not available
Haptic motor
X-axis linear vibration motor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
Not available
Not available
Battery type
Claimed battery life
APOCO F7 Pro
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 29 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Xiaomi HyperCharge, QC 2.0, QC 3.0, QC 3+, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PD PPS, MI FC 2.01Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer-supported phone charging standards. The included-adapter rating is not inferred.2Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-546584Read 8 October 2026Battery phone-support questions, separate from adapter-only supported-protocol answer.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Not available
Not available
Wireless standards
Not available
Not available
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Not available
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
Not available
Measured
None of 9 known
Geekbench single-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
Not available
AnTuTu
Not available
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Not available
EU label and regulatory
7 of 10 differ
EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR head (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
In the box
1 of 1 differ
In the box
Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Desiccant1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f7-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/O11-POCO%20F7%20Pro/O11_SI&QSG&Warranty%20Card_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88ErP%E7%89%88_%E6%AC%A7%E8%8B%B1%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6%E7%89%88_20250331.pdf3Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/O11-POCO%20F7%20Pro/O11_SI&QSG&Warranty%20Card_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88ErP%E7%89%88_%E6%AC%A7%E8%8B%B1%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6%E7%89%88_20250331.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Warranty
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