Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Huawei Nova 16 Pro comes out ahead overall, scoring 90% to 10% across the categories compared — particularly battery capacity (7000 mAh vs 5000 mAh).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro scored 90%, Samsung Galaxy A56 scored 10%.
Huawei Nova 16 Pro is priced around $500, Samsung Galaxy A56 around $369.
How Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 Rank
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Kirin 9010S ranks in the top 82% of 37 chipsets we track.
LTPO OLED display ranks in the top 50% of 16 display types we track.
Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 25% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
4K@60fps front camera video ranks in the top 29% of 7 front-video specs we track.
4K@30fps main camera video ranks in the top 88% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Samsung Galaxy A56
Exynos 1580 ranks in the top 87% of 37 chipsets we track.
Super AMOLED display ranks in the top 75% of 16 display types we track.
Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 6 ranks in the top 75% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
4K@30fps front camera video ranks in the top 72% of 7 front-video specs we track.
4K@30fps main camera video ranks in the top 88% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Display
| Spec |
 Huawei Nova 16 Pro
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 Samsung Galaxy A56
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|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.84 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 6000 nits | 1200 nits |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2856 | 1080 x 2340 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Camera
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Samsung Galaxy A56
|
|---|---|---|
| Main camera resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultrawide camera resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | 1.8 f | 1.8 f |
| Front aperture | 2.4 f | 2.2 f |
| Ultrawide aperture | 2.2 f | 2.2 f |
| Optical image stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Main video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Camera features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Battery
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy A56
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|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 45 W |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Performance
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy A56
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Exynos 1580 |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 12GB | 128GB, 128GB, 256GB, 256GB, 256GB |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Samsung Galaxy A56
|
|---|---|---|
| 5G (sub-6) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G (mmWave) | No | No |
| 5G capable | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 6 |
| SIM type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM/eSIM |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Build & Design
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Samsung Galaxy A56
|
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.1 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Build material | Glass/Aluminum | Glass/Aluminum |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Available colors | Black, White, Blue/Pink, Blue | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: OS & Software
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Samsung Galaxy A56
|
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.0 | One UI 8.5 |
| OS version | — | 15 |
| Update policy | Not Specified | 6 Updates |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Audio
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Samsung Galaxy A56
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Samsung Galaxy A56
|
|---|---|---|
| Desktop mode | No | No |
| Stylus support | No | No |
| Satellite connectivity | No | No |
| Wireless reverse charging | Yes | No |
Where each phone wins
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Battery capacity: 7000 mAh (vs 5000 mAh)
- Wired charging: 100 W (vs 45 W)
- Main camera resolution: 200 MP (vs 50 MP)
- Ultrawide camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 12 MP)
- Front camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 12 MP)
- Display size: 6.84 in (vs 6.7 in)
- Brightness: 6000 nits (vs 1200 nits)
- RAM: 12 GB (vs 6 GB)
- Storage: 256 GB (vs 128 GB)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.3 )
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6 )
- Thickness: 7.1 mm (vs 7.4 mm)
- Wireless reverse charging: 1 yesno (vs 0 yesno)
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Front aperture: 2.2 f (vs 2.4 f)
- Weight: 198 g (vs 218 g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better battery capacity, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better battery capacity at 7000 mAh, versus 5000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A56.
Which has the better main camera resolution, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better main camera resolution at 200 MP, versus 50 MP on the Samsung Galaxy A56.
Which has the better RAM, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better RAM at 12 GB, versus 6 GB on the Samsung Galaxy A56.
Which has the better storage, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better storage at 256 GB, versus 128 GB on the Samsung Galaxy A56.