Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy M56

Tecno

POVA 8 Pro 5G

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252026
Starting price——
Display size6.7-inch6.8-inch
Dimensions77.3 mm × 162.0 mm × 7.2 mm77.3 mm × 162.5 mm × 7.4 mm
Weight180 g189 g
Front materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+—
Back materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+—
Display
Display technologySuper AMOLED Plus—
Resolution2340 × 10802644 × 1208
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+—
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1480Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
RAM8 GB—
Storage128 GB, 256 GB—
Cameras
Main cameraWide · 50 MP · OISWide · 50 MP · OIS
Ultra-wide camera—Ultra Wide · 8 MP
Front camerasFront · 12 MPFront · 13 MP
Battery & charging
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charging standard45W Super Fast Charging—
Typical capacity5000 mAh6500 mAh
Connectivity
Cellular5G, LTE—

Key differences

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

  • Weight

    Galaxy M56

    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.

  • Both have the same listed width (77.3 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • POVA 8 Pro 5G is 0.5 mm (0.3% relative to Galaxy M56) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • POVA 8 Pro 5G is 0.2 mm (2.8% relative to Galaxy M56) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Galaxy M56 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 M56

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 M56 vs POVA 8 Pro 5G Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

Galaxy M56

Strengths

  • Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED+ display with Victus+ glass protection
  • 45W charging and IP67 water resistance at a slim 180 g
  • OIS-equipped 50MP main camera with 4K video capability

Compromises

  • Mono speaker and no 3.5mm headphone jack feel out of step with the premium build
  • No microSD expansion, unlike some earlier Galaxy M phones
  • Charger not included despite fast 45W support

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