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Huawei nova 15 vs Samsung Galaxy M56

Huawei nova 15 and Samsung Galaxy M56 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 15

5.9/10

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Samsung Galaxy M56

5.9/10

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Best for

  • GamingHuawei nova 15
  • Keeping it for yearsSamsung Galaxy M56

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.8
    6.3

    Huawei nova 15 has the faster chip: Kirin 8020 against Exynos 1480.

  • Gaming
    6.8
    6.3

    Huawei nova 15 has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Camera
    –
    6.1
  • Durability
    3.9
    6.4

    Samsung Galaxy M56 is ahead on durability: screen glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ against Aluminosilicate glass.

  • Longevity
    5.6
    6.2

    Samsung Galaxy M56 should get software updates for about 2.5 more years, against about 2.2 for Huawei nova 15.

  • Connectivity
    6.6
    4.6

    Huawei nova 15 has NFC, which Samsung Galaxy M56 lacks.

  • Extras
    3.7
    3.2
All specifications
Huawei nova 15
Samsung Galaxy M56
General
Condition
Available. Released 2025, December 22
Available. Released 2025, April 17
Model
PSN-AL00
SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS
Performance
CPU
Kirin 8020
Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
GPU
–
Xclipse 530
Display
Resolution
1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~382 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Aluminosilicate glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Camera
Video Resolution
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Battery and power
Charging Port
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired
45W wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
–
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
SA/NSA
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.3, A2DP, LE
Infrared Port
Yes
–
NFC
Yes
No
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Dimensions
6.7 inches, 108.3 cm 2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
6.74 inches, 111.5 cm 2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 15 or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Huawei nova 15 and Samsung Galaxy M56 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 15 wins on performance, gaming, connectivity and extras; Samsung Galaxy M56 wins on durability and longevity.

Which is faster, Huawei nova 15 or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Huawei nova 15 has the faster chip: Kirin 8020 against Exynos 1480.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 15 or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Huawei nova 15 has the stronger graphics for games.

Which is tougher, Huawei nova 15 or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Samsung Galaxy M56 is ahead on durability: screen glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ against Aluminosilicate glass.

Which will last more years, Huawei nova 15 or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Samsung Galaxy M56 should get software updates for about 2.5 more years, against about 2.2 for Huawei nova 15.

Which connects better, Huawei nova 15 or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Huawei nova 15 has NFC, which Samsung Galaxy M56 lacks.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei nova 15 or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Samsung Galaxy M56 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei nova 15 or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Huawei nova 15 is the newer of the two, released December 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.

Huawei nova 15 vs Samsung Galaxy M56: which is better? - Mutape