Samsung unveils the Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G
The new Galaxy A series devices pack AI features and promising cameras.
It has just been a bit over a month since the launch of the S25 lineup, and now, Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G mid-range smartphones.
Since last year, Samsung has gone all-in on AI, at least for its Galaxy S line. Now, Samsung has finally debuting “Awesome Intelligence” for the first time in the mid-range A series. While previous A series phones already had AI tech, the new A56 and A36 have more comprehensive AI features, including Google’s enhanced Circle to Search, along with the ability to instantly search the songs they hear without switching apps, much like they could in an S25 phone. There’s also the refined Object Eraser to remove unwanted pictures in the background, along with a bunch of filters.
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- Galaxy A56
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- Galaxy A56
Aside from AI, the two new phones also pack 50MP main cameras, along with a 5MP macro and a 12MP selfie camera, though the A56 has a 12MP ultrawide while the A36 has an 8MP ultrawide. The A56 also has the exclusive Best Face feature where users can take a motion photo of a group and select the best expressions or features for up to five people
These two phones also pack large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED displays with 1200 nits of peak brightness, along with 5,00mAh batteries. Other features that the two phones share is 45W fast charging, along with IP67 dust and water resistance. Plus, the two devices are also promised to receive up to six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades and six years of security updates.
Where they again differ is the SoC. Powering the A56 is an Exynos 1580 chipset while the A36 packs a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 platform.
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- Galaxy A36
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- Galaxy A36
Here are the specs of the newest Galaxy A devices:
| Galaxy A56 5G | Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ | |
| Super AMOLED Display Up to 120Hz refresh rate Vision Booster | ||
| *Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7-inch in the full rectangle and 6.5-inch with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4mm, 198g | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4mm, 195g |
| *Device weight may vary by market. | ||
| Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera F2.2 50MP Main Camera F1.8, AF, OIS HDR 5MP Macro Camera F2.4 12MP Front Camera F2.2, HDR, Low Noise | 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera F2.2 50MP Main Camera F1.8, AF, OIS HDR 5MP Macro Camera F2.4 12MP Front Camera F2.2 HDR |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB | 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB |
| *Storage options and availability may vary by carrier, market or region. Actual storage availability may vary depending on pre-installed software. | ||
| Battery | 5,000mAh (typical) | |
| *Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,905mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. | ||
| OS | Android 15 | |
| One UI 7.0 | ||
| Security | Samsung Knox | |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | |
The new Galaxy A series will be available in a variety of colors. First, the Galaxy A56 5G has Awesome Light Gray, Awesome Graphite, and Awesome Pink colorways. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A36 5G will be relaased in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black and Awesome White.
These new A series phones will be available in the Philippines starting March 17, 2025 at Samsung Experience Stores and partner retailers, and in the Samsung Online Store on March 24, 2025.