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› Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G 8GB/128GB versus Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G 8GB/128GB | Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 78,100 | KSh 40,000 |
| Sales | 36 - For Nov 2025 | 22 - For Nov 2025 |
| Average rating | 4 - 11 votes | 3.9 - 9 votes |
| Likes | 3 - For Nov 2025 | 1 - For Nov 2025 |
| Views | 781 - For Nov 2025 | 4,544 - For Nov 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | January 2021 | March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 198 g |
| Colors | Phantom Silver Phantom Violet Phantom Black | Graphite Lightgrey Olive Pink |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | IP68 dust & water resistant Dynamic AMOLED 2X display Gorilla Glass Victus 8K video recording UFS 3.1 storage S-Pen compatible | 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 11; One UI 3.1 | Android 15 One UI 7 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Xclipse 540 |
| Processor | 2.9 GHz Octa-core | 2.9 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 | Exynos 1580 |
| Graphics processor | Mali-G78 MP14 | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Battery | 4800mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh |
| Battery features | 25W Fast Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 45W Fast Charging Up to 29h Video Playback Up to 100% in 68 Min Up to 65% in 30 Min |
| Platform features | Samsung Knox Game Booster Dual Stereo Speakers AKG Audio IP68 Dust & Water Resistant | 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 | 6.7 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.7 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen 16M colors | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display features | Always-on Display 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ 1300 Nits Peak Brightness Gorilla Glass Victus Eye Comfort Shield Infinity-O Display S-Pen compatible | 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus+ 1900 Nits Peak brightness Always-on Display |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 12MP F1.8 + 64MP F2.0 + 12MP F2.2 | 50MP F1.8 + 12MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | Dual Pixel PDAF OIS 1.1x Optical Zoom Auto-HDR LED Flash Color Point Filter Backdrop Filter Low-key Mono Filter High-key Mono Filter Studio Filter Blur Filter Night Mode Up to 30x Digital Zoom | 50MP Wide / PDAF / OIS 12MP 123-degree Ultrawide 5MP Macro Macro / Panorama / Bokeh / HDR LED Flash 10x Digital Zoom |
| Video recording | 8K 24fps 4K 30/60fps Full HD 30/60/240fps HD 960fps Super Steady Video | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 10MP F2.2 | 12MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Dual Pixel PDAF Auto HDR | Bokeh Face Unlock |
| Video recording | 4K 30/60fps Full HD 30fps Dual Video Call | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps 10-bit HDR |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Compass Proximity Ambient Light |
| Connectivity | USB Type C 3.2 Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Dual band WiFi WiFi Direct WiFi Hotspot GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO USB OTG | 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 | WiFi 6 | - |

