Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy A56 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is the cheaper of the two at $449 versus $699, a difference of about $250. Google Pixel 10 stands out for tensor g5 with on-device gemini ai, while Samsung Galaxy A56 is praised for six generations of os updates — longest support in the mid-range. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 if…
- →Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- →7 years of updates
- →Best-in-class computational photography
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A56 if…
- →Six generations of OS updates — longest support in the mid-range
- →IP67 water resistance is rare at this price
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display looks great outdoors
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10
Pros
- Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- 7 years of updates
- Best-in-class computational photography
- Clean Android 16 experience
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging
- 12MP ultrawide is basic
Samsung Galaxy A56
Pros
- Six generations of OS updates — longest support in the mid-range
- IP67 water resistance is rare at this price
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display looks great outdoors
- 45W fast charging is a welcome upgrade over the A55
- Clean One UI 7 software with Galaxy AI features
Cons
- Exynos 1580 is slower than Snapdragon competitors at this price
- No telephoto — only a 5MP macro camera
- Plastic frame feels less premium than glass rivals
- No wireless charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.6 mm | 162.9 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | OLED, LTPO | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2700 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali | Xclipse 540 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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