Samsung has launched its latest samrtphone in the A series, the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 in India, after the phones were introduced earlier this week. Both models boast a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED display. The A56 is equipped with the latest Exynos 1580 SoC, while the A36 runs on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC.
Both devices feature a 50MP main camera with OIS, support 10-bit HDR recording on both front and rear cameras, and include a 5MP macro sensor. Additionally, the A56 sports a 12MP ultra-wide camera, whereas the A36 comes with an 8MP ultra-wide lens.
Running on Android 15 with One UI 7, Samsung promises up to six generations of OS upgrades and security updates for these phones. Enhanced security features like Knox Vault and advanced photography capabilities, inspired by Galaxy’s flagship innovations such as Vision Booster, further enrich the user experience.
Both models are rated IP67 for dust and water resistance and feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and back, with the A56 also featuring a metal frame. They are powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging via Super Fast Charge 2.0 technology, although a charger is not included in the box.
Samsung Galaxy A56 Specifications -
| Display | 6.7-inch (1080 x 2340 pixels) FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O HDR Display with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits HBM (high brightness mode), up to 1900 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection |
| Processor | Up to 2.9GHz Octa-Core Exynos 1580 4nm processor with AMD Xclipse 540 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB / 12GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB internal storage |
| OS/UI | Android 15 with Samsung One UI 7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 12MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, 5MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 12MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Features | - In-display Fingerprint sensor - USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers - Dust and Water resistant (IP67) |
| Dimensions | 162.2x 77.5 x 7.4mm |
| Weight | 198g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA / NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh (typical) battery with support for 45W fast charging |
Samsung Galaxy A36 Specifications -
| Display | 6.7-inch (1080 x 2340 pixels) FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O HDR Display with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits HBM (high brightness mode), up to 1900 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 6nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 710 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB internal storage |
| OS/UI | Android 15 with Samsung One UI 7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, 5MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 12MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Features | - In-display Fingerprint sensor - USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers - Dust and Water resistant (IP67) |
| Dimensions | 162.9x 78.2 x 7.4mm |
| Weight | 195g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA / NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh (typical) battery with support for 45W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Galaxy A56 5G comes in Awesome Light Gray, Awesome Graphite, and Awesome Olive, while the Galaxy A36 5G comes in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, and Awesome White in India. Both smartphones are available for purchase starting today through Samsung exclusive stores, partner retailers, Samsung.com, and other online platforms, with multiple launch offers.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Prices are -
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - Rs. 32,999
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 35,999
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 38,999
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Prices are -
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - Rs. 41,999
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 44,999
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 47,999
