Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Our Verdict: The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition are 48 years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The Z Fold8 Ultra has the better camera on paper, 200MP versus 50MP, plus a 50MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger screen at 8" against 6.7", while the A56 Enterprise Edition has the sharper one at 385 PPI. Storage goes higher on the Z Fold8 Ultra, up to 1TB against 128GB, and the A56 Enterprise Edition is the lighter phone at 198g against 215g. Coming from the Z Fold8 Ultra, the A56 Enterprise Edition is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
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| Screen | 6.7" | 8" |
| Display | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1968 x 2184 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 385 | 367 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 200 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 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 | 215 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 | - |
£25.00/mo
£905.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | - | £1846.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 367, and the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a 200 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 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra use?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is powered by the Exynos 1580 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is the more portable of the two: it's 17g lighter at 198 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 Ultra run?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition runs Android 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.