Samsung has introduced three new additions to its A series lineup—the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26—targeting budget-conscious consumers.
All three models boast a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a peak brightness of 1900 nits (1200 nits in high brightness mode). Additionally, they come with an IP67 rating, making them resistant to water submersion up to 1 meter for approximately 30 minutes.
The devices share several key features, including the latest OneUI 7.0 based on Android 15, with Samsung committing to six years of OS updates and security patches. In terms of connectivity, all three phones support 5G, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, and NFC.
Powering the trio is a robust 5,000mAh battery. However, the Galaxy A56 and A36 support 45W fast charging, while the A26 is limited to 25W charging. Notably, none of the models include a charger in the box.
The Galaxy A56 has an aluminium frame, while the Galaxy A36 and A26 feature a polycarbonate chassis.
Galaxy A56
Under the hood, the Galaxy A56 is equipped with the Exynos 1580 processor, paired with the AMD Xclipse 540 GPU for handling graphics-intensive tasks. It offers configurations of 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
For photography, the A56 features a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP macro shooter. On the front, it sports a 12MP camera for selfies and video calls.
The device will be available in four colour options: Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, and Awesome Pink.
Galaxy A36
The Galaxy A36, on the other hand, is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, built on a 6nm architecture, and paired with the Adreno 710 GPU. It offers up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
Its camera setup is nearly identical to the A56, with the exception of an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens instead of the 12MP found on the A56.
The A36 comes in four colour variants: Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, and Awesome Lime.
Galaxy A26
The Galaxy A26 is driven by the Exynos 1380 processor, coupled with the Mali-G68 MP5 GPU. It supports 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, with the added benefit of expandable storage up to 1TB via a microSD card slot—a feature not available on the A56 or A36.
Additionally, the A26 retains a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rarity in modern smartphones. Its camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens, with a 13MP front-facing camera.
The A26 is available in Black, Mint, and Peach Pink colour options.
Pricing and Availability
Samsung Malaysia has yet to announce the pricing for these new models. However, interested buyers can purchase an SR+ e-voucher for just RM10 to receive an RM100 e-voucher, which can be used to purchase the new Galaxy A Series from March 18 to March 31, 2025.