- Galaxy A56 and A36 bring fancy design and AMOLED screens to affordable phones.
- A56 has a metal frame and better AI, while A36 offers solid power for less.
- Both get six years of updates and strong cameras for the price.
Samsung’s new Galaxy A56 and A36 phones mix cool looks and smart features without breaking the bank. The Galaxy A56 feels fancy with a metal frame, bright 6.7-inch AMOLED screen hitting 1,900 nits, and extra AI tricks like Circle to Search and photo fixes. The A36 keeps it simple but solid with a plastic frame that looks like brushed metal and a 1,200-nit AMOLED display. Both have a sleek camera bump, water resistance, and fun colors—olive for A56, lavender for A36—that catch the eye. They’re built tough with Gorilla Glass Victus+ and promise six years of software updates, a big win for mid-range phones.
Power-wise, the A56 runs on Samsung’s Exynos 1580 chip, good for daily stuff but not the best for heavy games. The A36 uses a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, which handles multitasking and casual gaming better. The A56 offers 8GB or 12GB of RAM, while the A36 adds a 6GB option, both topping out at 256GB storage—though the A36 skips the memory card slot. Cameras are strong with a 50MP main lens on both, but the A56’s 12MP wide-angle beats the A36’s 8MP for big shots. Selfies look great with 12MP front cameras, and night mode helps in dim light, especially on the A56 with its smarter AI.
Both pack a 5,000mAh battery for over a day of use—up to 29 hours of video—and charge at 45W, hitting full in about an hour. No charger comes in the box, though, which stinks but isn’t new. The Galaxy A56 is for folks who want a near-flagship feel with better brightness and AI perks, while the A36 is perfect if you need a reliable phone that doesn’t cost as much. Samsung’s nailed the mid-range game here, giving you premium style and long-lasting support at prices that won’t scare you off.
