Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 Officially Unveiled – Specs, Features, Pricing and More

Highlights

• Samsung launched the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 officially in India and the global market.
• All smartphones feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
• The A56 and A36 have advanced cameras with 10-bit HDR recording and macro sensors, while the A26 has a simpler setup.
• All models have a 50MP main camera with OIS.
• They come with long-term software support including six years of Android OS and security updates.

Samsung has officially launched its three A-Series smartphones – the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 – in India and global markets. These phones bring a mix of powerful performance, camera improvements and long-term software support. Here’s everything we know about the phones starting with its pricing and availability.

“The new Galaxy A series marks an important step in our mission of AI for all, by opening Galaxy’s incredible mobile AI experiences to even more people around the world,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “With these awesome new features and capabilities, we are excited to unlock limitless creativity on the Galaxy A series while ensuring a safe, reliable and fun mobile experience.”

Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 – Pricing & Availability

The new A-series phones are available in multiple colours –

• Galaxy A56 5G: Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink
• Galaxy A36 5G: Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime
• Galaxy A26 5G: Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink

Here’s how much they cost:

Galaxy A56 5G

• 8GB + 128GB – $499.99 (Rs 43,735 approx.) / €479
• 8GB + 256GB – €529 ($549 / Rs 48,000 approx.) / £499

Galaxy A36 5G

• 6GB + 128GB – $399.99 (Rs 34,990 approx.) / €379
• 8GB + 256GB – €399 ($415 / Rs 36,205 approx.) / £399

Galaxy A26 5G

• 6GB + 128GB – $299.99 (Rs. 26,240 approx.) / €299
• 8GB + 256GB – £299 ($375 / Rs. 32,895 approx.)

The phones will be available globally starting this March. However, the Galaxy A56 5G will arrive in the US later this year.

Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 – Displays

All three phones come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and vibrant visuals. The A56 and A36 also offer up to 1200 nits HBM brightness and 1900 nits peak brightness, making them easy to use even under direct sunlight.

Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 – Performance & Durability

The Galaxy A56 is the first phone to feature the Exynos 1580 4nm SoC, while the Galaxy A36 debuts with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC. Both models come with a larger vapor chamber for improved thermal management. The A26, on the other hand, sticks to the Exynos 1380 processor.

All three devices have an IP67 rating, meaning they are dust- and water-resistant. The A56 takes it up a notch with a metal frame for a more premium feel.

Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 – Software Support

Samsung is ensuring six years of Android OS and One UI updates for these phones, along with six years of security updates.

If you’re getting the Galaxy A56 5G Enterprise Edition, you’ll receive seven years of security and One UI updates, a three-year warranty, and a two-year product lifecycle guarantee. It also comes with a one-year Knox Suite Enterprise Plan for business users.

Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 – Camera Upgrades and Features

Samsung has packed a 50MP main camera with OIS in all three models. The A56 and A36 also support 10-bit HDR recording on both the front and rear cameras. The A56 has a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, while the A36 and A26 come with an 8MP ultra-wide lens.

Moreover, the A56 and A36 include a 5MP macro sensor, whereas the A26 features a 2MP macro sensor.

The A56 5G introduces the Best Face feature, which allows users to pick the best expressions from a motion photo for up to five people in a group shot. The Nightography mode now includes Low Noise Mode in the 12MP selfie camera. Meanwhile, the A36 and A26 come with Object Eraser for quick photo edits.

Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 – Battery & Charging

All three phones are powered by a 5,000mAh battery. The A56 and A36 support 45W fast charging with Super Fast Charge 2.0, while the A26 sticks to 25W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G – Key Specs

The A56 comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED HDR display, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. It’s powered by the Exynos 1580 processor with AMD Xclipse 540 GPU, paired with 8GB or 12GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage.

The camera setup includes a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 5MP macro sensor.

It has a 12MP front camera, in-display fingerprint sensor, IP67 dust and water resistance, stereo speakers and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G – Key Specs

The A36 shares the same 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED HDR display with 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor with Adreno 710 GPU, coupled with 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.

The camera setup consists of a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide and a 5MP macro sensor, while the front camera is 12MP.

Like the A56, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor, IP67 rating, stereo speakers and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G – Key Specs

The A26 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Exynos 1380 processor, paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.

The camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro sensor, along with a 13MP front camera. Unlike the other two models, it features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

It also has IP67 water resistance, stereo speakers, and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

FAQs

Q1. What are the colour options available for the Galaxy A56, A36, and A26?

Answer. Galaxy A56 5G comes in Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink; Galaxy A36 5G comes in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime. Galaxy A26 5G in Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink.

Q2. What processors power the new Galaxy A-series phones?

Answer. Galaxy A56: Exynos 1580 4nm SoC; Galaxy A36: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC; Galaxy A26: Exynos 1380 processor.

Q3. What camera features are included in the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26?

Answer. Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 features a 50MP main camera with OIS. The A56 and A36 also support 10-bit HDR recording, and the A56 has a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, while the A36 and A26 come with an 8MP ultra-wide lens. The A56 and A36 include a 5MP macro sensor, whereas the A26 features a 2MP macro sensor.

Q4. What are the pricing details for the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26?

Answer. The Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 pricing is as follows –

• Galaxy A56 5G: $499.99 (Rs 43,735 approx.) / €479 for 8GB + 128GB, €529 ($549 / Rs 48,000 approx.) / £499 for 8GB + 256GB
• Galaxy A36 5G: $399.99 (Rs 34,990 approx.) / €379 for 6GB + 128GB, €399 ($415 / Rs 36,205 approx.) / £399 for 8GB + 256GB
• Galaxy A26 5G: $299.99 (Rs. 26,240 approx.) / €299 for 6GB + 128GB, £299 ($375 / Rs. 32,895 approx.) for 8GB + 256GB

Q5. How long is the software support for the new Galaxy A-series phones?

Answer. Samsung ensures six years of Android OS and One UI updates, along with six years of security updates. The Galaxy A56 5G Enterprise Edition will receive seven years of security and One UI updates, a three-year warranty, and a two-year product lifecycle guarantee, along with a one-year Knox Suite Enterprise Plan for business users.

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