Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Verdict
Samsung's A24 delivers solid midrange performance at an accessible price point, featuring a vibrant 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh and capable 50MP main camera with OIS. However, the MediaTek Helio G99 processor and 4GB RAM limit multitasking performance. Galaxy A56 justifies its $200 premium through meaningful upgrades: faster Exynos 1580 processor, 8GB RAM, 5G connectivity, IP67 water resistance, and superior camera capabilities including 4K video and 12MP ultrawide. Display improvements are significant too, with 120Hz refresh rate and nearly double the brightness (1800 nits). Faster 45W charging and Android 15 provide further advantages. For users prioritizing modern features and longevity, the A56 offers substantially better value despite higher cost. Budget-conscious buyers should only choose the A24 if 5G and water resistance are unnecessary.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
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
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
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 | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 197 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | None | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 540 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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