Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy A56

Tecno

POVA 8 Pro 5G

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252026
Starting price——
Display size6.7-inch6.8-inch
Dimensions77.5 mm × 162.2 mm × 7.4 mm77.3 mm × 162.5 mm × 7.4 mm
Weight198 g189 g
Front materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+—
Back materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+—
Display
Display technologySuper AMOLED—
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+—
Resolution—2644 × 1208
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1580Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
RAM8 GB, 12 GB—
Storage128 GB, 256 GB—
Cameras
Main cameraMain · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OISWide · 50 MP · OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2Ultra Wide · 8 MP
Macro cameraMacro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4—
Front camerasFront · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2Front · 13 MP
Battery & charging
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charging standardSuper Fast Charging 2.0—
Typical capacity5000 mAh6500 mAh
Rated capacity4905 mAh—
Connectivity
Cellular5G, LTE—
Build & durability
Ingress protectionIP67—

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    POVA 8 Pro 5G

    9 g lighter · minor difference

  • Height

    Very similar height

  • Width

    Very similar width

  • Thickness

    Very similar thickness

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • Galaxy A56 is 0.2 mm (0.3% relative to POVA 8 Pro 5G) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • POVA 8 Pro 5G is 0.3 mm (0.2% relative to Galaxy A56) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Both have the same listed thickness (7.4 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • POVA 8 Pro 5G is 9 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

Galaxy A56

POVA 8 Pro 5G

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

Galaxy A56 vs POVA 8 Pro 5G Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

Galaxy A56

Strengths

  • Flagship-adjacent aluminum design — best in the 2025 A lineup
  • Best A-series cameras with capable 4K video
  • Stereo speakers, bright AMOLED, 45W charging, and six-year updates

Compromises

  • No microSD or wireless charging
  • Occasional One UI lag after idle
  • Premium price over A36 without revolution for all users

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