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› Samsung Galaxy A8 Star versus Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star versus Samsung Galaxy A56
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star | Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,500 | KSh 40,000 |
| Sales | 0 - For Oct 2025 | 31 - For Oct 2025 |
| Average rating | 3.7 - 7 votes | 3.9 - 9 votes |
| Likes | 3 - For Oct 2025 | 7 - For Oct 2025 |
| Views | 575 - For Oct 2025 | 7,126 - For Oct 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | June 2018 | March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 198 g |
| Colors | White Black | Graphite Lightgrey Olive Pink |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | - | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Key features | Dual main camera 24MP selfie 4K video recording Dolby Atmos sound Fingerprint sensor NFC | eSIM support Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus+ back 50MP OIS main camera Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection IP67 dust and water resistance - Up to 1 meter for 30 mins Up to 6 years android upgrades |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 15 One UI 7 |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Xclipse 540 |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Octa-core | 2.9 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Exynos 1580 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 512 | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | Up to 400GB | No |
| Battery | 3700mAh Li-Ion | 5000mAh |
| Battery features | - | 45W Fast Charging Up to 29h Video Playback Up to 100% in 68 Min Up to 65% in 30 Min |
| Platform features | - | Samsung Knox Security IP67 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1 Meter for 30 Min Dual Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos Audio Gorilla Glass Victus+ Back Aluminum Frame eSIM Support Up to 6 Years Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.3 inches 1080 x 2220 pixels | 6.7 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Display type | Super AMOLED screen 16M colors | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display features | - | 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus+ 1900 Nits Peak brightness Always-on Display |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 24MP + 16MP Dual | 50MP F1.8 + 12MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | Face detection Geo tagging Autofocus Panorama Touch to focus HDR LED flash PDAF | 50MP Wide / PDAF / OIS 12MP 123-degree Ultrawide 5MP Macro Macro / Panorama / Bokeh / HDR LED Flash 10x Digital Zoom |
| Video recording | 2160p 30fps | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 24MP | 12MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | - | Bokeh Face Unlock |
| Video recording | 1080p | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps 10-bit HDR |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Gyro Compass | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Compass Proximity Ambient Light |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C USB 2.0 WiFi hotspot Dual-band WiFi WiFi Direct GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC | USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS Bluetooth 5.3 NFC |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
