Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
WinsBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Galaxy M56
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (657,150 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Screen size (6.8")
WinsWeight
Galaxy M56
Total weight (180g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (10/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy M56 | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.74" | 6.8" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,440 × 3,200 | |
| Super AMOLED+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 1,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| — | 10x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Exynos 1480 | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | |
| — | 657,150 | |
| 8 GB | 16 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 25W | |
| No | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 180g | 227g | |
| 7.2mm | 8.9mm | |
| Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | |
| No certified water resistance | IP68 | |
| Mid-Range | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy M56
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Highest resolution main camera.