OnePlus 13R outperforms Galaxy A56 in performance

The OnePlus 13R and Galaxy A56 are two popular mid-range smartphones available in India. Both are priced around ₹ 40,000 and offer different strengths. The OnePlus 13R is known for its strong performance. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, which is also used in high-end devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It comes with a minimum of 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. A 16GB RAM option with 512GB storage is also available. In contrast, the Galaxy A56 runs on Samsung’s Exynos 1580 chipset. The base model features 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, with a 12GB RAM option available. The A56 uses slightly slower UFS 3.1 storage compared to the OnePlus’s UFS 4.0. When it comes to displays, the Galaxy A56 has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen, while the OnePlus 13R has a slightly larger 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel. The OnePlus display is brighter at 4,500 nits, compared to the A56's 1,900 nits. Both have similar refresh rates of 120Hz and feature Gorilla Glass protection, but the Galaxy A56 offers better water and dust resistance with its IP67 rating. In terms of software, both smartphones use Android 15 with different user interfaces. The Galaxy A56 is promised six major updates, while the OnePlus 13R is set for four updates. They both feature fingerprint scanners and support NFC, with the A56 using Bluetooth 5.3 and the OnePlus 13R using Bluetooth 5.4. In battery capacity, the Galaxy A56 has a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging, while the OnePlus 13R features a larger 6,000mAh battery and faster 80W charging. For cameras, the Galaxy A56 has a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro lens. The OnePlus 13R also has a 50MP wide lens but includes a 50MP telephoto lens and an 8MP ultrawide. The A56 records 4K video at 30fps while the OnePlus 13R can record at 60fps. Finally, pricing varies slightly. The OnePlus 13R starts at ₹ 42,999, and the Galaxy A56 starts at ₹ 41,999 for its base model. Each device has its unique features, making the choice a matter of personal preference.