Samsung Unveils Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26 with 6 Years of OS Updates and AI Features: What You Need to Know
Samsung’s Latest Mid-Rangers
In a move to strengthen its position in the mid-range smartphone segment, Samsung has launched not one, not two, but three new devices – the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26. These phones promise to offer impressive features, including 6 years of OS updates and AI capabilities. But what makes them tick? Let’s dive in to find out.
Galaxy A56 Specifications:
The Galaxy A56 is equipped with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1900 nits. It’s also splash-resistant, thanks to its IP67 rating, which means it can withstand being submerged in water for up to 30 minutes.
Running on the latest One UI 7.0, based on Android 15, the A56 is powered by the Exynos 1580 processor and paired with the AMD Xclipse 540 GPU for graphics-intensive tasks. It comes with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage.
Galaxy A36 Specifications:
The Galaxy A36 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, based on the 6nm architecture, and paired with the Adreno 710 GPU. It’s available with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.
Galaxy A26 Specifications:
The Galaxy A26, on the other hand, is powered by the Exynos 1380 processor with Mali-G68 MP5 GPU. It comes with support for 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage, along with a microSD card slot for up to 1TB of memory expansion. Oh, and did we mention it has a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Optics and Cameras:
All three phones feature a primary 50MP shooter with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The A56 and A36 have a 12MP front camera, while the A26 has a 13MP front camera.
Price and Availability:
The Galaxy A56 is priced at $499 (around ₹44,000) for the 8GB RAM/128GB variant, while the 8GB RAM/256GB model costs $549 (around ₹48,000). The Galaxy A36 is priced at $399 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage model and $415 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variants. The Galaxy A26 starts at $299 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant and $375 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant.
When will these phones be available in India?
Samsung has announced that the Indian pricing and availability of these phones will be revealed on Monday. Stay tuned for more updates!
In conclusion, the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26 promise to offer impressive performance, features, and value for money. With 6 years of OS updates and AI capabilities, these phones are set to take the mid-range smartphone market by storm. Will you be picking one up? Let us know in the comments!

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