Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 10 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher-resolution main camera (12 MP vs 8 MP)
  • Higher years of OS updates: 6 years vs 4 years
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and main camera.

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

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Screen size

    6.7 in6.83 in
  • Processor

    Exynos 1580Snapdragon 6s Gen 4

Specifications side by side

21 of 21 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,381
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB specs
XiaomiSAR 1,399
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,381SAR 1,399
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorExynos 1580Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Wired charging—67 W
Main camera✓ 12 MP8 MP
Years of OS updates✓ 6 years4 years
Storage256 GB256 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB: Exynos 1580; Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB: Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB: 12 MP vs 8 MP on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in years of OS updates between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Years of OS updates is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 256GB: 6 years vs 4 years on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.