Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Our Verdict: The Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition are 48 years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The Z Fold8 has the stronger screen, bigger at 7.6" against 6.7" and sharper at 416 PPI, and storage goes higher on the Z Fold8, up to 1TB against 128GB. If you're on the Z Fold8, the A56 Enterprise Edition is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
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| Screen | 6.7" | 7.6" |
| Display | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1828 x 2584 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 385 | 416 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 10 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| 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/6/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm | 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams | 199 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 | - |
£20.00/mo
£875.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | - | £1656.99 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the sharper display at 416 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is powered by the Exynos 1580 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (198 grams vs 199 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8 run?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition runs Android 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.