Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 Pro dominates in performance and imaging with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 165Hz pOLED display, and superior camera system featuring 8K video and 2x optical zoom. Samsung Galaxy A56 counters with better value, larger 5000mAh battery, newer Android 15 software, and brighter 1800-nit AMOLED screen. At $799 versus $449, the Edge 40 Pro justifies premium pricing through flagship specs and faster 125W charging, while the A56 delivers impressive everyday performance at mid-range pricing with more practical longevity. Performance enthusiasts and content creators should choose the Motorola, but budget-conscious users seeking reliability will find the Galaxy A56 more sensible.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 Pro if…
- →125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- →165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- →60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
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
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish
Cons
- Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
- Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
- Only one storage configuration
- Curved display prone to accidental touches
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 | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 162.9 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | 5 MP, f/2.4, macro |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 540 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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