Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB is cheaper by SAR 318 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 318
  • Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • Has wireless charging; the other doesn't
  • Higher years of OS updates: 7 years vs 6 years · slight difference

The deciding difference here: storage and wired charging and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    256 GB✓ 512 GB
  • Wired charging

    ✓ 45 W25 W
  • Wireless charging

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

19 of 19 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 3,085
Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB specs
SamsungSAR 3,403
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,085SAR 3,403
Storage256 GB✓ 512 GB
ProcessorExynos 1580—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Wired charging✓ 45 W25 W
Main camera50 MP—
Years of OS updates6 years✓ 7 years
Memory (RAM)12 GB12 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB?

Storage is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB: 45 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in years of OS updates between the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB?

Years of OS updates is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB: 7 years vs 6 years on the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB?

No difference here: memory (RAM) is 12 GB on both.