Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
12/256GB · International; inner display
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 17, One UI 9; up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15, One UI 7; up to 6 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Xclipse 540 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 7.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz inner and cover | 120 Hz |
| Display Type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+; cover: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | Super AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2448 x 1848 pixels inner; 1248 x 1972 pixels cover | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 inner; ~10:16 cover | 19.5:9 |
Exynos 1580
6/128GB · UK Enterprise 8/128
| Pixel Density | ~404 ppi inner; 428 ppi cover | ~385 ppi |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak (inner display) | 1200 nits HBM; 1900 nits peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.6% (inner display) | ~87.7% |
| Display Protection | Anti-reflective coating, Flex Titanium technology; cover: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Type | 4800 mAh rechargeable battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired; wireless charging supported | 45W wired |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Dual rear cameras: 50MP wide + 50MP ultrawide; no dedicated telephoto | Triple: 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro |
| Main Camera Details | 50MP f/1.8 main, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 50MP f/1.9 ultrawide, multi-directional PDAF | 50MP f/1.8 24mm wide, 1/1.56-inch, 1.0um, PDAF, OIS; 12MP f/2.2 13mm 123-degree ultrawide, 1/3.06-inch, 1.12um; 5MP f/2.4 macro |
| Camera Features | HDR, panorama, LED flash | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera Video | Up to 8K@30fps; 4K@30/60/120fps (camera modes vary) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 10MP cover camera (f/2.2) + 10MP inner camera (f/2.2) | 12MP f/2.2 wide, 1/3.2-inch, 1.12um |
| Selfie Video | 4K@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No microSD card slot | No microSD |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm; Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) when folded; plastic front when unfolded; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; aluminum frame | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (maximum two active) | Nano-SIM + eSIM; dual Nano-SIM variants depending on region |
| Protection | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust >1mm; up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP67 dust and water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6; USA variant supports mmWave | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Radio | No FM radio | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, aptX HD, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | NFC supported | Supported (market dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort, Samsung DeX | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared | No infrared port | No infrared port |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity sensing |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, July 22 | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, July 22 | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio (Samsung online exclusive) | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray |
| Models | — | SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 |
| Price | From €1,999 / £1,699 at launch (12GB+256GB) | Price varies by market and storage configuration |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 198 g |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy Z Fold8 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | — | 0.59 W/kg head; 1.31 W/kg body |
| SAR EU | — | 0.68 W/kg head; 1.17 W/kg body |
