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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

₹8,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G From ₹36,999

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G From ₹44,999

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The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Galaxy A36 5G starts ₹8,000 lower: ₹36,999 against ₹44,999 for the Galaxy A56 5G.

Which to buy

The Galaxy A36 5G is the easy pick: it wins on the lower price.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

Overall 7.4 Very good 7.5 Very good

Performance 6.5 7.2

Display 8.3 8.3

Rear camera 6.9 6.9

Front camera 5.1 5.1

Battery 6.9 6.9

Build 9.3 9.3

Software 9.3 9.3

Display

Size 6.7 inches 6.7 inches

Panel Super AMOLED Super AMOLED

Resolution 2340 x 1080 (Full HD+) 2340 x 1080 (Full HD+)

Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz

Peak brightness 1,200 nits 1,200 nits

Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Chipset Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Exynos 1580

CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz Octa-core, up to 2.9GHz

RAM 8GB 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB

Software One UI 7 · 6 OS updates One UI 7 · 6 OS updates

Camera

Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4) 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4)

Front camera 12MP (f/2.2) 12MP (f/2.2)

Video 4K at 30fps (rear) 4K at 30fps (rear)

Battery

Battery 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh

Wired charging 45W 45W

Build and connectivity

Network 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE

SIM Dual nano SIM Dual nano SIM + eSIM

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Dust and water IP67 IP67

Weight 195 g 198 g

Thickness 7.4 mm 7.4 mm

Colours Awesome Lavender, Awesome Sapphire Blue, Awesome Emerald Green, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime Awesome Olive, Awesome Midnight Blue, Awesome Violet Glow, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink

Availability

Launch in India 3 Mar 2025 3 Mar 2025

Status On sale On sale

Price in India

Versions and prices

Galaxy A36 5G

8GB + 128GB₹36,999
8GB + 256GB₹40,999

Galaxy A56 5G

8GB + 128GB₹44,999
8GB + 256GB₹48,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Galaxy A36 5G vs Galaxy A56 5G, answered

In India, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G starts at ₹36,999 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G starts at ₹44,999.

Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A36 5G or the Galaxy A56 5G?

The Galaxy A36 5G, by ₹8,000. Starting prices: ₹36,999 for the Galaxy A36 5G, ₹44,999 for the Galaxy A56 5G. The Galaxy A36 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹40,999. The Galaxy A56 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹48,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy A36 5G or the Galaxy A56 5G?

Neither: both have 5,000 mAh. Both charge at 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. Both have a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy A36 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy A56 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Galaxy A36 5G runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the Galaxy A56 5G the Exynos 1580.

Which gets more software updates?

Neither: both are promised 6 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP67. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 195 g and 198 g.

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