Two new Samsung Galaxy A series models just launched today, and we were fortunate to be invited for an exclusive first look at these awesome devices. The all-new Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 have been unveiled, designed to redefine style and performance while integrating some of the brands AI features.
So, let’s take a look at the key features of these new phones.
Design
Let’s start with the design. The Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 have a flat design resembling on the glass back panel, front display, and frame. Both devices feature rounded corners and a slim profile with thickness at 7.4mm, making them stylish and comfortable to hold.
The camera module now features a new iconic look with a sleek Linear Camera Layout design, it’s like a pill-shaped protruding island and houses three vertically stacked lenses in the top left corner, with an LED flash positioned outside.
Plus, it now supports an IP67 rating with both phones are built to withstand dust and water.
For the available color variants, the Galaxy A56 comes in Awesome Graphite, Awesome Light Gray, and Awesome Pink, while the Galaxy A36 is available in Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender, and an exclusive online colorway with Awesome White.
Display
Both the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 has thin bezels with a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits brightness. The display on both devices delivers vibrant colors, smooth scrolling, and good viewing angles even in outdoor use.
It also support Dolby Atmos which gives the phones an audio experience richer than ever.
Camera
Capture stunning photos with its triple camera setup as both models are equipped with a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 5MP macro camera.
It has an ultra-wide camera with the Galaxy A56 features a 12MP lens while the Galaxy A36 comes with an 8MP lens. Both devices also feature a 12MP front camera for your selfies.
Performance
Under the hood, It offers a smooth and efficient performance with the Samsung Galaxy A56 powered by a 4nm Exynos 1580 octa-core processor, while the Galaxy A36 runs on the 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 octa-core processor. Both devices feature a 15% larger vapor cooling chamber, ensuring efficient heat dissipation during intensive gaming.
The two models are equipped with an 8GB RAM and two storage variants in 128GB and 256GB for you to have plenty of space for your apps, photos, and videos.
Battery
Stay powered throughout the day with both phones having a large 5,000mAh battery with up to 29 hours of video playback. And when you need a quick recharge, a fast charging 45W gets you to 100% in just 68 minutes.
Software
The Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 comes out of the box with One UI 7.0 based on Android 15.
Samsung promised 6 years of security updates and OS upgrades for the devices to stay secure and up to date.
Your data and sensitive information are well protected with Samsung Knox Vault a top-notch proprietary security feature available on both phones.
Galaxy AI Features
Samsung will integrate its renowned Galaxy AI-powered features into both phones for photo enhancement and improve productivity for its users.
- Circle-to-Search – Instantly search from your phone’s screen for images, text, phone numbers, email addresses, and even identify the music or song.
- AI Select – Convert images into GIFs, extract text, or call numbers instantly.
- Create Filter – Design and add your own AI-powered photo filter for a more personalized and unique images.
- Object Eraser – Remove unwanted objects automatically with smart suggestions or select them manually.
Best Face is an exclusive Galaxy AI feature on the new Samsung Galaxy A56. It uses AI to detect faces in multiple shots, allowing you to choose and swap faces for up to five people to achieve the best expressions ensuring you or everyone looks good in the photos.
Pricing, Exclusive Offers, and Availability
Here are the official prices for the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56, along with their exclusive offers and availability.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 starts at PHP 23,990 (128GB) and PHP 25,990 (256GB), while the Galaxy A36 is priced at PHP 19,990 (128GB) and PHP 21,990 (256GB). It will be available by March 17 at Samsung Experience stores and partner retailers, and in the Samsung Online Store by March 24, 2025.
Exclusive Offers:
Get a PHP 500 Samsung Reservation Voucher and use it to enjoy a PHP 1,500 discount on both devices. Limited-time offer on Samsung eStore and select Samsung shops.
Buy the A56 and receive a PHP 1,500 e-store voucher for select eco-products (valid until June 30, 2025).
Buy the A36 and get a PHP 1,200 e-store voucher for select eco-products (valid until June 30, 2025).
There you have it—the new Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56, offering awesome power, style, and intelligence at an incredible value.
Let us know what you think about the new features of these phones by commenting below.
