Samsung has debuted on its latest medium phones, $ 500 Galaxy A56, $ 400 A36 and $ 300 A26. All three devices have larger performances, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new features of it. I took a first look at the phones during the World Congress of Mobile in Barcelona last week, and my first impression was that they felt impressive more premium than the price of their possessions, thanks to their bright shows, glass support and the use of Samsung’s last 7 UI.
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Arriving on the heel of the 599 $ iPhone 16e, Apple’s idea for an affordable phone that is far from free, all three new Samsung Galaxy Aphone seem to prove that a phone creator can still make a free phone that is really affordable AND Flexes new features like Android 15 and Google Circle to search the tool. All phones are built to extend you for a while, with six years OS and security updates, Samsung’s Knox Vault for the safety and intimacy of the device and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
Here’s all you need to know about the Galaxy A36, A26 and A56.
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Samsung Galaxy A36: $ 400
The Galaxy A36 5G costs $ 400.
At 8.2 mm thick and 196 grams, the Galaxy A36 5G is thinner and lighter than the Galaxy A35 5G last year, which was 7.4 mm thick and weighed 209 grams. Like last year, the phone packs a 5000 MAH battery, but now contains a super -fast 45 -watt charging, which Samsung says can charge the phone nearly 70% in 30 minutes. (Cnet will test this after we get the review equipment, so stay hearing.)
The thinnest beige collide the screen at 6.7 inches, compared to the 6.6 -inch of A35. A36 contains a 120hz refresh rate, and an increased peak shine of 1,900 nits, making the screen look easier even if you are in a shiny environment. Both the front and rear exhibit the gorilla gorilla victus to the corning, which Samsung says improves durability. The company says they are all “FHD+” resolution, which usually means 2,220×1,080 pixels.
Personally, the screen looked beautiful and bright, and the bezels are still quite visible, but unattractive. There is only enough on the phone to help him feel more premium than his price suggests, but it is still easy.
The cameras also get an update, with support for HDR video recording on the 50 megapixel main camera. Like last year’s phone, the A36 also features a macro 8-megapixel ultrawide and 5 megapixel camera. The front camera ranges from 13 to 12 megapixel, but supports 10-bit HDR video recording. It is worth noting that more megapixel does not automatically mean a better camera.
HDR support can help images and videos have a wider dynamic range (the difference between the brightest parts of an image and darkest parts) and look more detailed and colorful. For night shooting, Samsung says larger pixels serve sharper, more vivid images with minimal noise, even in extremely low light – larger pixels can collect more light and have less image noise. Stay arranged in CNET tests to see how the camera performs.
Galaxy A36 5G executes Android 15 and a UI 7.
You will find the features of him in A36 like Google’s circle to search, which can now translate the text on the screen and identify the music. Samsung debuted in these new skills in his Galaxy S25 flag formation in January. Photo editing tools with him include an extended tire of the object that now allows you to choose numerous objects to be removed, and a filter feature that allows you to create a custom filter based on each photo. For example, if you have a picture of a sunset and you like the tone of the picture, you can apply that filter to other photos as well. The editing of the suggestion will use it to analyze an image and serve recommendations to improve it, such as removing shades or reflections.
A36 is made by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor of Qualcomm, versus Exynos 1380 presented at the Galaxy A35. There are 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Samsung says there is also a larger cooling system to better distribute heat and optimize for play and transmission.
The Galaxy A36 will be available on March 26 Black and Lavender. An exclusive version of lime is also available through Best Buy.
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Samsung Galaxy A26: $ 300
Galaxy A26 5H costs $ 300.
The Galaxy A26 (even cheaper) is also thinner than its predecessor, measuring at 7.7 mm compared to the 8.3 mm of Galaxy A25. It also gets a larger FHD+screen, thanks to reduced beige, which matches the 6.5 -inch A36. It shares a refreshing rate of 120Hz.
Bezels in A36 are more visible than in A26 and A56, especially along the end of the phone and around the camera. The screen is also a little pale.
As last year’s A25 presented a glass and plastic back, the A26 opens things with Gorilla Glass Victus plus in both front and back, just like A36. The frame remains plastic. Despite the updating in a glass support, the A26 does not have the same premium, the HEFTier feels in hand as A36 and A56. But she has a quiet interface and is very responsible, just like her series sisters.
Like last year’s model, the A26 contains a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera, 8-megapixel ultrawide and macro 2-megapixel camera, as well as a 13-megapixel selfie camera.
The Galaxy A26 5G is cheaper than the three new A Series phones from Samsung.
Despite the lowest price, you will still get features of it as a suggestion for modifying pictures and Eraser Object, as well as about to search. A26 runs the Chipset Exynos 1380, and comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It also has an extendable memory of up to 2TB, and packs a 5,000 mAh battery.
A26 will become available March 28, and is only available in black.
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For 2025, the Galaxy A series has three models: Galaxy A36 (left), Galaxy A26 (right) and Galaxy A56 (not in the picture).
Samsung Galaxy A56: $ 500
To finish the trio, the Galaxy A56 has a 6.7 -inch screen and a 5,000 MAH battery, which, like A36, supports 45 watt charging. The A56 is powered by the Chipset Exynos 1580 and also has a larger steam room to help you play games and watch videos for longer.
A56 has a 50 megapixel wide camera, an ultrawide 12 megapixel camera and a Macro 5 megapixel camera. The selfie camera has a 12-megapixel sensor compared to the 32-megapixel front camera of the Galaxy A55, which received either 12- or 8-megapixel images after Pixel Binning. Selfie camera also gets HDR support with 10-bit, and a low noise way helps to make sharper photos with low light, Samsung says.
A feature available only in A56 is called Best Face, which can help you nail a photo into the group by choosing the best expressions up to five people and then combining them into an image. This is similar – in the name and in execution – with the best Google feature in the Pixel series. A56 also receives an extended tire of the object and filter skills.
Samsung has not yet shared color options for A56, but the version I took a quick look was white. It feels similar to A36 in terms of weight, thickness and feeling, and the shine of the screen is also comparable.
A56 will be available later this year.
Samsung Galaxy a comparison of the series
Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size, technology, resolution, degree of refreshing | 6.7 inch amoled; FHD+; Refreshing rate of 120Hz | 6.7 inch amoled; FHD+; Refreshing rate of 120Hz | 6.7 inch amoled; FHD+; Refreshing rate of 120Hz |
| Pixel density | Tbd | Tbd | Tbd |
| Dimensions (Inch) | 6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in | 6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in | 6.46 x 3.05 x 0.3o in |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm | 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 198g (6.94 oz.) | 195g (6.89 oz.) | 200g (7.05 oz.) |
| Mobile | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Camera | 50-Megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 5-megapixel (macro) | 50-Megapixel (wide), 8-megapixel (ultrawide), 5-megapixel (macro) | 50-Megapixel (wide), 8-megapixel (ultrawide), 2-megapixel (macro) |
| Front -camera | 12-Megapixel | 12-Megapixel | 13-Megapixel |
| Capture | Tbd | Tbd | Tbd |
| maker | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| Ram + storage | 8 GB + 128 GB | 6 GB + 128 GB | 6 GB + 128 GB |
| Storage | ANY | ANY | ANY |
| BATTERIES | 5,000 mah | 5,000 mah | 5,000 mah |
| Fingerprint sensor | Tbd | Tbd | Tbd |
| connective | Usb-c | Usb-c | Usb-c |
| Headset | ANY | ANY | ANY |
| Special features | Galaxy AI, Oneui 7, Circle to Search, Best Face, Object Tire, 6 Generations of OSDID, 6 years Software and Safety Support, Water Resistance and Dust IP67, HDR 10-Bit registration, 1,200 nits brightness Peak | Galaxy AI, Oneui 7, Circle to Search, Eraser Object, 6 generations OSDID, 6 years of software and safety support, IP67 water resistance and dust resistance, 10-bit HDR registration, 1,900 nits brightness Peak, Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Galaxy AI, Oneui 7, Circle to Search, Eraser Object, 6 generations of Android OS, 6 years of software and safety support, IP67 water and dust resistance, HDR 10-bit recording, Gorilla Glass Victus plus plus |
| American pricing begins at | $ 500 (128 GB) | $ 400 (128 GB) | $ 300 (128 GB) |
| UK PriceMiming begins at | Converted to £ 400 | Converted to £ 320 | Converted to £ 240 |
| Australia’s pricing begins at | Converted to $ 805 au | Converted to $ 645 au | Converted to $ 485 AU |