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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy A56 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹44,999 against ₹46,999 for the X8 Pro Max.
- The X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The X8 Pro Max has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 1,200) and sharper (2772 x 1240 against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy A56 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 4 OS updates for the X8 Pro Max.
- The Galaxy A56 5G is the lighter phone: 198 g against 220 g.
- The X8 Pro Max is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP67.
Which to buy
Get the Galaxy A56 5G for the lower price, longer software support and the lighter build. Get the X8 Pro Max for the bigger battery, the better screen and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
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
Galaxy A56 5G
- 8GB + 128GB₹44,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹48,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹54,499
X8 Pro Max
- 12GB + 256GB₹46,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹50,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.