Samsung He debuted his latest mid -form phones, the Galaxy A56 $ Galaxy A56, $ 400 A36 and $ 300 A26. All three devices have larger displays, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new AI features. The first look of the phones during the Mobile World Congress In Barcelona, and my first impression is that they feel an impressive rise from their price on the sticker, thanks to their bright displays, glass support and the use of the latest Samsung One ui 7.
Arrival of the heels of $ 599 iPhone 16eApple's idea for an affordable phone that is away from cheapAll three new Samsung Galaxy A phones seem to prove that the phone manufacturer can still make A. A cheap phone It's really acceptable And flexibi new features like Android 15 and Google Search circle Tool. All phones are built to last for some time, with six years of operating system and security updates, Samsung's Knox vault For safety and privacy of the device and rating of IP67 for dust and water resistance.
Here's all to know about the Galaxy A36, A26 and A56.
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Samsung Galaxy A36: $ 400
The Galaxy A36 5G costs $ 400.
8.2 mm thick and 196 grams, the Galaxy A36 5G is thinner and lighter than last year Galaxy A35 5Gwhich was 7.4 mm thick and weighed 209 grams. Like last year, the phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery, but now has a super fast 45 -watt, which Samsung says it can charge the phone almost 70% in 30 minutes. (CNET will test this after we look at the review devices, so stay up to date.)
The thinner frames roll the display to 6.7 inches, compared to 6.6 inches of A35. The A36 has a 120Hz refreshment rate and increased brightness at the top of 1,900 Nits, ideally, making it easier to see the screen even if you are in a brightly lit environment. Both and back are characterized by Gorilla Glass at Corning Witts Plus, which Samsung says it improves endurance. The company says they are all resolution “FHD+”, which usually means 2,220×1.080 pixels.
Personally, the display looked beautiful and light, and the frames are still quite noticeable, but not attractive. It only has enough importance on the phone to help him feel more premium than his price suggests, but it's still easy.
The cameras also get upgrading with the support for recording HDR on the main 50 megapixel camera. Like last year's phone, the A36 also has an 8-megapixel ultravid and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The front camera goes from 13 to 12 megapixels, but supports a 10-bit HDR video. It is worth noting that more megapixels do not automatically mean a better camera.
HDR support can help pictures and videos have a wider dynamic range (the difference between the brightest parts of the image and the darkest parts) and look more detailed and colorful. For night shots, Samsung says larger pixels serve sharper, more vibrant images with minimal noise, even in extremely low light – larger pixels can collect more light and have less noise than image. Stay tuned on CNET tests to see the camera.
Galaxy A36 5G runs Android 15 and one UI 7.
Fination find features AI of Google's A36 circle, which can now translate and text on the screen and identify music. Samsung debuted these new opportunities on its flagship Galaxy S25 Lining in January. AI-drainage photo editing tools include improved deletion of objects that now allows you to select more objects to be removed and a filtering feature that allows you to create your own filter based on any photograph. For example, if you have a sunset recording and you like the tone of the image, you can apply that filter to other photos. The proposal will use AI to analyze an image and serve recommendations to improve it, such as removing shadows or reflections.
A36 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 processor, as opposed to Exynos 1380 shown on Galaxy A35. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Samsung says there is a larger cooling system to better spoil the heat and optimize play and streaming.
The Galaxy A36 will be available on March 26 in Black and Lavender. The exclusive version of VAR is also available through Best Buy.
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Samsung Galaxy A26: $ 300
The Galaxy A26 5H costs $ 300.
(Even cheaper) Galaxy A26 is also thinner than its predecessor, measuring 7.7 mm in relation to Galaxy A258.3 mm. It also gets a larger FHD+display, thanks to the reduced framework, corresponding to 6.5 inches of A36. Shares a 120Hz refresh rate.
The A36 bizles are more obvious than the A26 and A56, especially along the bottom of the phone and around the camera. The screen is also slightly darkened.
While last year's A25 was characterized by a glass front and plastic back, the A26 reinforces things with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on both the front and rear, just like the A36. The frame remains plastic. Despite the upgrading of glass support, the A26 has no same premium, Heftier feels in hand like the A36 and A56. But he has a smooth interface and is very responsible, just like her sisters series.
Like last year's model, the A26 has a 50 -megapixel wide angle camera, an 8 -megapixel and 2 -megapixel camera camera, as well as a 13 -megapixel selfie camera.
The Galaxy A26 5G is the cheapest of the three new AA Series from Samsung.
Despite the lower price, you will still get features of AI, such as the suggestion for editing photos and deleting items, as well as a search circle. The A26 runs the Exynos 1380 chipset and comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. There is also an expansion of memory to 2TB and packs a 5,000 mAh battery.
The A26 will become available on March 28 and is only available in black.
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Samsung Galaxy A56: $ 500
To complete the trio, the Galaxy A56 has a 6.7 -inch display and a 5,000 mAh battery, which, like the A36, supports 45 watts. The A56 is powered by Exynos 1580 chipset and also has a larger steam chamber to help you play games and watch videos longer.
The A56 has a 50 -megapixel wide camera, an ultravid camera with 12 megapixels and a 5 -megapixel macro camera. The selfie camera has a 12-megapixel sensor compared to the 32-megapixel front camera of the Galaxy A55 12- or 8-megapixels pictures After pixels. The selfie camera also gets 10-bit HDR support, and low noise regime helps make sharper photos with low light, Samsung says.
The A56 feature is called the Best Face, which can help you nail a group photo by choosing the best expressions of up to five people and then combining them in one image. This is similar – in the name and in execution – the Google's Take the best Pixel series function. The A56 also gets an enhanced facility for deleting objects and filtering capabilities.
Samsung has not yet shared color options for the A56, but the version I got was fast. It feels similar to the A36 in terms of weight, obesity and feeling, and the brightness of the screen is also comparable.
The A56 will be available later this year.
Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| View size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 6.7-inch AMOLED; FHD+; Refresh rate of 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED; FHD+; Refresh rate of 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED; FHD+; Refresh rate of 120Hz |
| Pixel density | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Dimensions (inches) | 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 ml.) | 195g (6.89 ml.) | 200g (7.05 ml.) |
| Mobile software | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Camera | 50-megapixels (wide), 12-megapixel (ultravid), 5-megapixel (macro) | 50-megapixels (wide), 8-megapixel (ultravid), 5-megapixel (macro) | 50-megapixels (wide), 8-megapixel (ultravid), 2-megapixel (macro) |
| Front camera | 12-megapixels | 12-megapixels | 13-megapixel |
| Video recording | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | EXPORT 1380 |
| RAM + storage | 8 GB + 128 GB | 6 GB + 128 GB | 6 GB + 128 GB |
| Storage expansion | Nothing | Nothing | Nothing |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| A fingerprint sensor | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | Nothing | Nothing | Nothing |
| Special features | Galaxy AI, ONEUI 7, CIRCE TO SEARCH, best person, deleting items, 6 generations of Andoid OS, 6 years software and security support, IP67 water and dust resistance, 10-bit HDR footage, 1,200 Nits Brightly | Galaxy AI, Oneui 7, Circle to Search, Eraser на објекти, 6 генерации на Андоид оперативен систем, 6 години софтвер и безбедносна поддршка, IP67 отпорност на вода и прашина, 10-битна HDR снимка, 1.900 Nits Peak Brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus Plus Plus | Galaxy AI, Oneui 7, Circle to Breake, Eraser of Objects, 6 generations of Android OS, 6 years software and security support, IP67 water and dust resistance, 10-bit HDR footage, Gorilla Glass Victus Plus Plus |
| American price starts in | 500 USD (128 GB) | 400 USD (128 GB) | 300 USD (128 GB) |
| The cost of the UK starts from | Turns into £ 400 | Turns into £ 320 | Turns into £ 240 |
| Price in Australia begins in | Turns into 805 USD | Turns into 645 USD | Turns into 485 USD |