itel S25 UltravsSamsung Galaxy A56
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy A56 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 449 — USD 290 more than the itel S25 Ultra. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Performance — led by performance score (950,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,900 nits).
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Camera — led by video score (80 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Battery — led by charging speed (45 W).
- itel S25 Ultra takes Price — led by price (159 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want…
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a lower price — 159 USD vs 449 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 950,000 pts vs 320,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,900 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want better video quality — 80 pts vs 44 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a better camera — 112 pts vs 72 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 18 W.
At a glance
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- Samsung Galaxy A56
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
itel S25 Ultra
Choose itel S25 Ultra if price matters most. It costs USD 159, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy A56
Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 449.
Pros & cons
itel S25 Ultra
- Curved AMOLED 120 Hz
- Big 6.78-inch screen
- 256 GB storage
- Unisoc chip is slow
- 18 W charging
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Great value
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 6 years of updates
- Mid-range Exynos chip
- Plastic frame
- No wireless charging