Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart
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Galaxy A56
Starting at
£209.56£422.50 new
Honor 400 Smart
Starting at
£156.00What's the difference between the Galaxy A56 and Honor 400 Smart?
Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Refurbished, the Honor 400 Smart starts at £156, £53.56 less than the Galaxy A56.
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- Chipset: Exynos 1580 on the Galaxy A56, Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) on the Honor 400 Smart.
- The Galaxy A56 has more RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- The Honor 400 Smart has a bigger battery: 6500 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart specs
The Galaxy A56 and Honor 400 Smart both come out in 2025 and offer 5G connectivity with unlocked carriers. The Galaxy A56 suits you if you want a phone with a sharper, more vibrant Super AMOLED screen, more memory for smoother multitasking, and a camera setup that balances a high-resolution main lens with a detailed front camera. The Honor 400 Smart is better if you prefer a larger battery for longer use between charges and a very high megapixel main camera for capturing detailed photos. It also suits you if you want a headphone jack alongside USB-C and a slightly bigger but thicker phone. Each device fits different priorities in screen quality, battery life, and camera focus.
Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart price
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Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart battery life and software updates
Battery life and software are important for lasting use. These phones differ in battery capacity and operating system version, which can affect how long and smoothly they stay powered and updated.
Battery Capacity
The Honor 400 Smart has a larger 6500 mAh battery, which suits you if you want longer time between charges. The Galaxy A56 has a 5000 mAh battery that still offers solid daily use but with less overall capacity.
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The Honor 400 Smart runs Android, which suits everyday Android use.
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Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart performance
Processor power and memory impact everyday speed and multitasking. These phones have different chipsets and RAM amounts that suit different user needs.
Chipset
The Galaxy A56 uses the Exynos 1580 chipset, while the Honor 400 Smart features the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm). Both chipsets provide competent performance for daily apps, with the Snapdragon 685 known for efficiency on the 6 nm process.
Memory
The Galaxy A56 has 8 GB of RAM, which keeps everyday apps running smoothly and allows more multitasking. The Honor 400 Smart comes with 4 GB of RAM, suitable for basic app use and lighter multitasking.
Storage Options
In stock, the Galaxy A56 offers 128GB and 256GB storage options, giving you more space for apps and media. The Honor 400 Smart is available with 128GB storage, which fits regular storage needs.
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Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart screen
Screen quality affects how you see content and interact with your phone. Both phones have the same refresh rate but differ in screen type, resolution, and size.
Screen Type and Resolution
The Galaxy A56 has a Super AMOLED screen with a 1080 x 2340 resolution, delivering vivid colours and sharp detail. The Honor 400 Smart uses a TFT LCD screen with a 720 x 1610 resolution, which suits everyday use but with less sharpness and brightness.
Screen Size
The Honor 400 Smart offers a slightly larger 6.77 inch screen, giving you more room for videos and browsing. The Galaxy A56 has a 6.7 inch screen, which is very close in size and comfortable for most tasks.
Refresh Rate
Both phones feature a 120 Hz refresh rate, which means smoother motion and scrolling for games and apps.
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Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart camera
Camera and audio features shape how you capture and enjoy media. These phones have different camera resolutions and connector options for headphones.
Main Camera
The Honor 400 Smart has a high-resolution 108 megapixel main camera, great if you want to capture photos with very fine detail. The Galaxy A56's 50 megapixel main camera balances resolution with other camera qualities.
Front Camera
The Galaxy A56's 12 megapixel front camera suits you if you take a lot of selfies or video calls needing clear detail. The Honor 400 Smart has an 8 megapixel front camera that supports everyday use.
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Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart size and design
Other practical differences include size, weight, SIM options, and ports that affect how you use each phone daily.
Connector Options
The Honor 400 Smart includes both USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack, which suits you if you want to plug in standard wired headphones without an adapter. The Galaxy A56 has a USB Type-C connector.
SIM Card Setup
The Galaxy A56 supports Dual Physical SIM plus eSIM, allowing flexibility for multiple numbers or plans. The Honor 400 Smart supports Dual Physical SIM.
Size and Weight
The Honor 400 Smart is slightly taller at 166.9 mm and thicker at 8.4 mm, weighing 208 g. The Galaxy A56 is a bit slimmer and lighter at 162.2 mm tall, 7.4 mm thick, and 198 g, which suits you if you prefer a lighter and thinner phone.
Carrier and Network
Both phones are unlocked and support 5G networks, so you can use them with any compatible provider.
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Galaxy A56 or Honor 400 Smart: which should you buy?
Buy the Galaxy A56 if
- you want more RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- you want an OLED screen
- you want a higher-resolution front camera (12 megapixels vs 8 megapixels)
Buy the Honor 400 Smart if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £156, £53.56 less than the Galaxy A56
- you want a bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
- you want a higher-resolution main camera (108 megapixels vs 50 megapixels)
Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart FAQs
Galaxy A56 vs Honor 400 Smart comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Chipset: Exynos 1580 on the Galaxy A56, Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) on the Honor 400 Smart. The Galaxy A56 has more RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB.
The Honor 400 Smart is cheaper refurbished, from £156 compared with £209.56 for the Galaxy A56.
The Honor 400 Smart has a bigger battery: 6500 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
The Honor 400 Smart has a higher-resolution main camera: 108 megapixels vs 50 megapixels.
The Galaxy A56 gets updates until Mar 2031. We don't have published update dates for the Honor 400 Smart.
Refurbished, the Galaxy A56 comes in 128GB and 256GB, and the Honor 400 Smart in 128GB.
