Samsung Galaxy A36 and A56 hands-on evaluate

Creation and specifications

Samsung simply up to date its mid-range fashions, and there may be relatively somewhat to head thru. It is at all times amusing to take a look at the corporate’s newest and largest flagship units, however the reality is that almost all customers are not looking for such high-end units. The gross sales numbers mirror this effectively. Whilst arguably much less thrilling, the Galaxy A-series is what strikes volumes and actually rakes in income for Samsung. So, each new crop of units is essential.

Left: Galaxy A36 • Proper: Galaxy A56

We were given to spend a couple of hours with the brand new Galaxy A36 and the Galaxy A56 and feature some early impressions to percentage. Sadly, we did not have the Galaxy A26 to hand, however we are positive we can get a have a look at it quickly sufficient.

We will get started with the Galaxy A36 first and paintings our method up. First issues first, the brand new Galaxy A trio (A26, A36 and A56) now has the similar 6.7-inch display-diagonal and 1080p+ answer. The panels are not precisely the similar throughout all 3, however the measurement has been unified finally, representing a zero.1-inch building up over final yr’s Galaxy A35. The exhibit is alleged to achieve 1,200 nits of brightness in excessive brightness mode with a 1,900 nits height.

Galaxy A36

The digicam island is somewhat modified visually, however the digicam {hardware} itself is most commonly the similar. Samsung additionally preserved the battery capability at 5,000 mAh however upgraded the charging to 45W. We will be able to undergo the remainder of the specifications main points at the following pages.

Samsung Galaxy A36 specifications at a look:

• Frame: 162.9×78.2×7.4mm, 195g; Glass entrance (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic body, glass again (Gorilla Glass Victus+); IP67 mud/waterproof (as much as 1m for 30 min).
• Show: 6.70″ Tremendous AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (height), 1080x2340px answer, 19.5:9 side ratio, 385ppi; At all times-on exhibit.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm): Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55); Adreno 710.
• Reminiscence: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
• OS/Tool: Android 15, as much as 6 main Android upgrades, One UI 7.
• Rear digicam: Extensive (primary): 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.96″, PDAF, OIS; Extremely vast perspective: 8 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm; Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4.
• Entrance digicam: 12 MP, f/2.2, (vast).
• Video seize: Rear digicam: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS; Entrance digicam: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR.
• Battery: 5000mAh; 45W stressed out, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min.
• Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.4; NFC.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (beneath exhibit, optical); stereo audio system; Digital Proximity Sensing, Circle to Seek.

Transferring directly to the Galaxy A56, whilst the A36 will get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, its higher-tier sibling sports activities the brand new Samsung Exynos 1580. Samsung says the chip must be offering a large efficiency spice up over the Galaxy A55. Sadly, the rumors were not true, and the A56 nonetheless handiest has 8GB of RAM to pair with the chipset, no longer 12GB.

As we stated, all 3 telephones now have a 6.7-inch display-diagonal with FullHD+ answer. The exhibit here’s rated for a similar 1,200 nits of standard brightness and 1,900 nits height. We consider the A36 and A56 would possibly percentage the similar exhibit panel. The A26, on the other hand, undoubtedly has a unique one because it has a selfie digicam notch as a substitute of a punch hollow.

Galaxy A56

Identical to the Galaxy A36, the A56 has Gorilla Glass Victus+ on either side, nevertheless it has an aluminum body as a substitute of a polycarbonate one. The battery capability hasn’t modified at 5,000 mAh, however once more you get 45W of charging, which used to be in the past reserved for flagship fashions handiest.

Samsung Galaxy A56 specifications at a look:

• Frame: 162.2×77.5×7.4mm, 198g; Glass entrance (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass again (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum body; IP67 mud/waterproof (as much as 1m for 30 min).
• Show: 6.70″ Tremendous AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (height), 1080x2340px answer, 19.5:9 side ratio, 385ppi; At all times-on exhibit.
• Chipset: Exynos 1580 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz & 3×2.6 GHz & 4×1.9 GHz); Xclipse 540.
• Reminiscence: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 3.1.
• OS/Tool: Android 15, as much as 6 main Android upgrades, One UI 7.
• Rear digicam: Extensive (primary): 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; Extremely vast perspective: 12 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree, 1/3.06″, 1.12µm; Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4.
• Entrance digicam: 12 MP, f/2.2, (vast).
• Video seize: Rear digicam: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS; Entrance digicam: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR.
• Battery: 5000mAh; 45W stressed out, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min.
• Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.3; NFC.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (beneath exhibit, optical); stereo audio system; Digital Proximity Sensing, Circle to Seek.

Talking of items that was once roughly flagship exclusives, Samsung has actually prolonged the tool enhance window for the brand new Galaxy A fashions. Each the Galaxy A36 and A56 include the promise of a whopping six main OS updates. Plus, they release with the newest Android 15 and One UI 7 combo, chuck-full of Galaxy AI candies. Even the Galaxy S24 technology is but to obtain its One UI 7 and Android 15 replace, in order that’s a fascinating titbit.