Lower mid-range · 2025
Motorola Moto G56
Our Take
CPU benches near recent lower-mid phones like the Samsung Galaxy A25
A dependable lower mid-ranger with all-day battery and a 120Hz display.
Best for
Daily driver · WhatsApp · calls
Strength
All-day battery (5200mAh), 120Hz smooth scrolling
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
What stands out
MIL-STD durability with IP68 water resistance
Dolby Atmos for higher-quality listening
Pro camera extras: RAW, laser AF
Display
6.72″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · HDR
Smooth scrolling
Display
6.72″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · HDR
Smooth scrolling
Performance
Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm) · 8-core 2.6 GHz · IMG BXM-8-256
Basic CPU
Performance
Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm) · 8-core 2.6 GHz · IMG BXM-8-256
Basic CPU
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 32 MP selfie
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 32 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
50 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Front camera
32 MP f/2.2
Main sensor
Sony LYT-600, 1/1.95", 1µm
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Camera extras
RAW, laser AF
Video
1080p @ 60 fps
Battery
5200 mAh · 30 W wired
Plenty
Battery
5200 mAh · 30 W wired
Plenty
Audio
Stereo · Dolby Atmos
Stereo speakers
Audio
Stereo · Dolby Atmos
Stereo speakers
Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Audio features
Dolby Atmos
Microphones
2
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
200 g · 8.4 mm · IP68
Built to last
Build & Design
200 g · 8.4 mm · IP68
Built to last
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone 17
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
41% larger battery capacity
5,200 mAh vs 3,692 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 1080 × 2400 vs 1206 × 2622 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.72″ vs 6.3″ screen
Lower benchmark score
475k vs 2.2M AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs Flagship tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 60 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Heavier in hand
200 g vs 177 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S25
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
30% larger battery capacity
5,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh battery
Weaker display tech
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.72″ vs 6.2″ screen
Lower benchmark score
475k vs 3.1M AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs Flagship tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 60 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video
Heavier in hand
200 g vs 162 g
Where to buy
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