Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A56 pairs its larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 5,000 mAh battery, 5G connectivity, a 50MP rear camera, and storage up to 256GB. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is more compact and 8g lighter, and it retains a sharper 405 PPI display, a 32MP front camera, and IP68 protection beside the A56's IP67 rating. Prefer the A56 for screen size, battery capacity, connectivity, and storage flexibility; prefer the S20 FE for easier handling, selfie resolution, and stronger water-resistance classification.

Buying outright, the S20 Fan Edition starts at £109 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
3.8
10 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.5"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 405
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1580 (4 nm) Exynos 990
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS
Android 14 Android 10
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
Weight
198 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£20.00/mo (£200.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£229.99 £109.00
Samsung Galaxy A56 Samsung Galaxy A56 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Expert Rating 3.8
10 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.5"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 405
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1580 (4 nm) Exynos 990
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
Weight 198 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £20.00/mo
£200.00 upfront
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SIM-free £229.99 £109.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A56 or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has the sharper display at 405 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A56 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A56 or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A56 or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £109.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE use?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is powered by the Exynos 1580 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE uses the Exynos 990.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A56 or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is the more portable of the two: it's 8g lighter at 190 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A56 or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE run?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 runs Android 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE runs Android 10. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.