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Read the verdict: Galaxy A56 5G vs X8 Pro Max
Display
SpecGalaxy A56 5GX8 Pro Max
Size
6.7 inches
6.83 inches
Panel
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
2340 x 1080 (Full HD+)
2772 x 1240 (better)
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
3,500 nits (better)
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
SpecGalaxy A56 5GX8 Pro Max
Chipset
Not listed
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.9GHz
Octa-core, up to 3.4GHz
GPU
Not listed
Mali-G925
RAM
8GB, 12GB
12GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
256GB, 512GB
Software
One UI 7 · 6 OS updates (better)
HyperOS 2, Android 16 · 4 OS updates
Camera
SpecGalaxy A56 5GX8 Pro Max
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4)
50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
Front camera
12MP
20MP
Video
4K at 30fps (rear)
4K at 60fps (rear), 1080p at 60fps (front)
Battery
SpecGalaxy A56 5GX8 Pro Max
Battery
5,000 mAh
9,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging
Not listed
100W
Build and connectivity
SpecGalaxy A56 5GX8 Pro Max
Network
5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE
5G, 4G LTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
No
Yes (better)
Dust and water
IP67
IP68 (better)
Weight
198 g (better)
220 g
Thickness
7.4 mm (better)
8.2 mm
Colours
Awesome Olive, Awesome Midnight Blue, Awesome Violet Glow, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink
Black, Blue, White
Availability
SpecGalaxy A56 5GX8 Pro Max
Launch in India
31 Mar 2025
17 Mar 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
8GB + 128GB₹44,9998GB + 256GB₹48,99912GB + 256GB₹54,499
12GB + 256GB₹46,99912GB + 512GB₹50,999