Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Our Verdict: The Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition are 48 years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The A56 Enterprise Edition has the bigger battery of the two, 5000mAh against 4300mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the Z Flip8 goes up to 512GB of storage, where the A56 Enterprise Edition tops out at 128GB. The Z Flip8 has the bigger screen, 6.9" against 6.7", and the Z Flip8 is the lighter phone at 180g against 198g. Coming from the Z Flip8, the A56 Enterprise Edition is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.

Screen
6.7" 6.9"
Display
Super AMOLED Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2520
Pixels Per Inch
385 397
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1580 (4 nm) Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,300 mAh
Storage
128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android 14 Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight
198 grams 180 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
- £10.00/mo (£579.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £1147.00
Samsung Galaxy A56  Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Screen 6.7" 6.9"
Display Super AMOLED Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2520
Pixels Per Inch 385 397
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1580 (4 nm) Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,300 mAh
Storage 128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android 14 Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight 198 grams 180 grams
Water Resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts - £10.00/mo
£579.00 upfront
SIM-free - £1147.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the sharper display at 397 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is powered by the Exynos 1580 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 uses the Exynos 2600 (2 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is the more portable of the two: it's 18g lighter at 180 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.9 mm, and is slimmer at 6.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition runs Android 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.