Samsung has unveiled three A series smartphones: Galaxy A26, A36, and A56, featuring 6 years of OS updates and advanced AI functionalities. All models boast a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, IP67 rating, and a 5,000mAh battery, with varying specifications and prices ranging from $299 to $549.
The Galaxy A 26, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A56 are the three new A series phones from Samsung that come with a ton of AI features and six years of OS updates. The phones are intended to strengthen the Korean smartphone manufacturer’s position in the mid-range pricing category and follow the January debut of the Galaxy S25 series.
Samung Galaxy A56 specifications:
A 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a maximum brightness of 1900 nits to 1200 nits in high brightness mode is a feature shared by the Samsung Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26.Additionally, all three models have an IP67 classification, which means they can withstand immersion in water up to one meter deep for about half an hour.
Operating on the most recent OneUI 7.0, which is based on Android 15, the three smartphones also share the promise of six years of OS upgrades and security fixes from Samsung.
For graphics-intensive applications, the AMD Xclipse 540 GPU is combined with the Exynos 1580 processor that powers the A56. It has 128/256GB of storage and 8/12GB of RAM.
In terms of optics, the phone has a 5MP macro camera, a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a primary 50MP camera with OIS. You can take selfies and make video calls with the 12MP camera on the front.
While the A26 receives a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, the A56 and A36 both have in-display scanners. Regarding connectivity, all three phones feature GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.3, 4G VolTE, 5G, and NFC.
All three of the new A series phones have the same 5,000mAh battery, although the A26 supports 25W charging and the A56 and A36 support 45W fast charging (neither phone comes with a charger).
Galaxy A36 specifications:
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, which is based on the 6nm architecture, and the Adreno 710 GPU power the Galaxy A36. The phone has up to 256GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of RAM.
With the exception of a small change—an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens rather as the A56’s 12MP shooter—it has nearly the identical optical configuration as its older sister.
Galaxy A26 specifications:
The Exynos 1380 processor and Mali-G68 MP5 GPU power the Galaxy A26. Unlike the other two varieties, it has 128/256GB of storage and supports up to 1TB of memory expansion via the microSD card slot. It also supports 6/8GB of RAM. Additionally, the A26 has a 3.5 mm headphone connector, so you can connect your wired headphones straight to the device without the need for an extension.
The phone’s optics include a 2MP macro lens, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, and the same 50MP primary shooter. There is a 13MP gun on the front of the A26, which was probably left over from its predecessor.
Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 price:
Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, and Awesome Pink are the four color options for the Galaxy A56. The 8GB RAM/128GB model costs $499 (about ₹44,000), while the 8GB RAM/256GB model costs $549 (approximately ₹48,000).
The Galaxy A26 is available in Black, White, Mint, and Peach Pink hues, while the A36 is available in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, and Awesome Lime color variations.
The 6GB RAM/128GB storage model of the A36 costs $399, while the 8GB RAM/256GB storage model costs $415. In the meanwhile, the Galaxy A26 costs $375 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage version and $299 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage version.
