Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A56
Exynos 1580 · 6.7″ AMOLED · IP67
84
/ 100
From $499
VS
Apple
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
A15 · iOS · 128GB
84
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy A56 lands at 84 and iPhone 14 Plus 128GB at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung Galaxy A56 if…
- ✓6 years of OS updates at $499
- ✓IP67 + Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- ✓Generous battery
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Samsung Galaxy A56 84
vs 84 iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Score breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A56
84 cpu 80
gpu 78
camera 84
battery 90
display 90
design 84
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | iPhone 14 Plus 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits | — |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | A15 |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 12 MP UW + 5 MP macro | — |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W wired | — |
| OS | One UI 7 | iOS 16 |
| Weight | 198 g | — |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Samsung Galaxy A56
Pros
- +6 years of OS updates at $499
- +IP67 + Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- +Generous battery
Cons
- −Exynos 1580 trails Snapdragon-A peers
- −No Galaxy AI Gen 2 features
- −Plastic frame
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy A56 vs iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A56 or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy A56 worth the price? +
At $499, Samsung Galaxy A56 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Is iPhone 14 Plus 128GB worth the price? +
At $899, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Does Samsung Galaxy A56 or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.