Samsung appeared for the first time in its latest medium -range phones, which is the Galaxy A56 $ 500, 400 A36 and $ 300 A26. The three devices contain larger screens, more powerful processors and the features of the new Amnesty International. I took a first look at the phones during the World Mobile Conference in Barcelona, and my first impression is that they feel more impressive than the price of stickers, thanks to their bright shows, support for glass and the use of the latest user interface in Samsung.
Upon arrival on the aftermath of the iPhone 16e worth $ 599, the Apple idea of the affordable phone is away from cheap, it seems that the new three new phones can prove that the phone maker can make a cheap phone at really reasonable prices and It praises new features like Android 15 and Google’s Circle to Search Tool. All phones are designed to last for some time, with six years of operating and security system updates, Samsung’s Nox cellar For the security of the device, privacy, and IP67 classification to resist dust and water.
Here’s all to know about Galaxy A36, A26 and A56.
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Samsung Galaxy A36: $ 400
Galaxy A36 5G costs $ 400.
8.2 mm thick and 196 grams, Galaxy A36 5G is thinner and lighter than Galaxy A35 5G last year, which was thick 7.4 mm and weighs 209 grams. Like last year, the phone packs a 5000 mAh battery per hour, but it is now characterized by very fast charging 45 watts, which Samsung says can charge the phone by approximately 70 % in 30 minutes. (CNET will test this once you get the devices for review, so keep ajel.)
The edge of insomnia collides to the screen to 6.7 inches, compared to 6.6 inches A35. The A36 features a 120 Hz update rate, increased peak brightness of 1900 groups, making it easy to see the screen even if you are in a light -lit environment. The front and back of Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, which says Samsung, says it improves durability. The company says it’s all the accuracy “FHD+”, which usually means 2,220 x 1,080 pixels.
Personally, the screen looks nice and bright, and the edge is still somewhat noticeable, but it is not blurry. There is only a sufficient height of the phone to help it feel more than its price, but it is still completely light.
Cameras also get up to upgrade, with HDR video recording support on the main 50 -megapixel camera. Like last year, the A36 also features a Macro 8 -megapixel camera and a 5 -megapixel MacPraph camera. The front camera moves from 13 to 12 megapixels, but it supports HDR 10 -bit video recording. It should be noted that more Megapixels does not automatically mean a better camera.
HDR support in photos and videos can help a broader dynamic scale (the difference between luminosity parts of the image and the darkest parts) and look more detailed and colorful. For night shots, Samsung says that large pixels units serve more clear and more vibrant images with minimal noise, even in a very low light – large pixels can collect more light and contain noise in the image less. Stay tuned for CNET tests to know how to perform the camera.
Galaxy A36 5G runs Android 15 and UI 7.
You will find AI features on A36 like Google’s Circle for search, which can now translate the text on the screen and define music. Samsung first appeared in these new capabilities on the leading Galaxy S25 collection in January. The automatic photo editing tools include an artificial intelligence, an improved object that now allows you to define multiple objects to remove them, and a filter feature that allows you to create a dedicated candidate based on any image. For example, if you have a snapshot of sunset and you like the image tone, you can apply this filter to other images as well. A proposal to edit artificial intelligence will be used to analyze an image and provide recommendations to improve it, such as removing shadows or reflections.
The A36 is operated with the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, compared to Exynos 1380 on the Galaxy A35. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Samsung says there is also a larger cooling system for better heat and improvement and broadcasting.
Galaxy A36 will be available on March 26 in black and lavender. The exclusive lime version is also available through Best Buy.
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Samsung Galaxy A26: $ 300
Galaxy A26 5H costs $ 300.
Galaxy A26 (to cheaper) is thinner than its predecessor, with a size of 7.7 mm compared to the Galaxy A25 8mm. It also gets a larger FHD+ screen, thanks to the low edges, and corresponds to 6.5 inches A36. The update rate of 120 Hz shares.
The edges on the A36 are more clear than the A26 and A56, especially along the lower part of the phone and around the camera. The screen is also a little bit.
While the A25 last year was characterized by a plastic glass and back interface, the A26 retreats with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on both the front and back, just like the A36. The plastic frame remains. Despite the upgrade to glass support, the A26 does not have the same installment, but Heftior feels at hand like A36 and A56. But it has a smooth interface and is very response, just like her chain sisters.
Like last year, the A26 features a 50 -megapixel angle camera, a super MP camera, and a 2 -megapixel Macro Camera, as well as a 13 -megapixel selfie camera.
Galaxy A26 5G is cheaper than the three new phones than Samsung.
Despite the low price, you will get AI features such as the photo editing suggestion and object erasing, as well as the Circle to search. The A26 run an Exynos 1380 slide group, and comes with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage. It also has an expandable memory of up to 2 TB, and packs a 5000 mAh battery.
The A26 will be 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 screen and a 5000 mAh battery, which, such as A36, supports 45W charging. The A56 is played by an Exynos 1580 slides group and also has a larger steam room to help you play games and watch videos for a longer period.
A56 has a 50 -megapixel camera, Ultrawide 12 MP camera and 5 -megapixel camera. The Selfie camera has a 12 -megapixel sensor compared to the 32 -megapixel Galaxy A55 camera, which also took place. 12- Or 8 megapixels the pictures After the Binning Pixel. Samsung says the Selfie camera also gets 10 -bit HDR support, and low noise mode helps to capture low -light -light images.
The feature available only on A56 is called the best face, which can help you install a group image by choosing the best expressions on up to five people and then combining them into one image. This is similar – by name and in implementation – to the best Take Google feature on the Pixel series. A56 also gets improved capabilities of the organisms and the candidate capabilities.
Samsung did not share color options after the A56, but the release on which I took a quick look was white. It is similar to A36 in weight, fish and feeling, and the screen brightness is also comparable.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, technology, accuracy, update rate | 6.7 inch AMOLED; FHD+; The update rate of 120 Hz | 6.7 inch AMOLED; FHD+; The update rate of 120 Hz | 6.7 inch AMOLED; FHD+; The update rate of 120 Hz |
| 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 (millimeter) | 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 (gram, ounce) | 198g (6.94 ounces.) | 195G (6.89 ounces.) | 200 g (7.05 ounces.) |
| Mobile phone program | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| camera | 50 megapixels, 12 MP, Ultrawide, 5 MP (Macro) | 50 MP (wide), 8 MP (Ultrawide), 5 MP (Macro) | 50 MP (wide), 8 MP (Ultrawide), 2 MP (Macro) |
| The front camera faces | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Video capture | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| RAM + storage | 8GB + 128GB | 6GB + 128GB | 6GB + 128GB |
| Expandable storage | no one | no one | no one |
| battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Mosul | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Jack headphone | no one | no one | no one |
| Special features | Galaxy Ai, OneUI 7, Circle to Search, Best Face, Comply Eraser, 6 Generations from Andidoid OS, 6 years of software support and safety, water and dust resistance IP67, 10 -bit HDR, 1200 brightness peak peak peak | Galaxy Ai, OneUI 7, Circle to Search, Comply Eraser, 6 Generations from Andid OS, 6 years of software and safety support, water and dust resistance IP67, 10 -bit HDR, 1900 peak brightness peak, and Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Galaxy Ai, OneUI 7, Circle to Search, Object Eraser, 6 generations of Android OS, 6 years of software and safety support, water and dust resistance IP67, 10 -bit HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| The price of the United States begins in | $ 500 (128 GB) | 400 dollars (128 GB) | $ 300 (128 GB) |
| The price of the United Kingdom begins in | It turns into 400 pounds | It turns into 320 pounds | It turns into 240 pounds |
| The price of Australia begins in | It turns into $ 805 | It turns into $ 645 | It turns into $ 485 |