Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

From $186
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

From $390
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Our rating8/108/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging45W45W
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.7 in6.7 in
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)195 g198 g
ReleasedMar 2025Mar 2025
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).

Display

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
OSAndroid 15, One UI 7—
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)Samsung Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 710Xclipse 540

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
RAM6GB, 8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB
Internal Storage128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.2)—
Card SlotNo—
Storage—128GB, 256GB
Card slot—No

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 108.7˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 116.3˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR, Best Face
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Single12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm12 MP, f/2.2 (wide)
FeaturesHDR—
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps (estimated)

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging45W wired, 1-50% in 20 min (advertised)45W wired fast charging

Body

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Dimensions162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight195 g (6.88 oz)198 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), metal frame, plastic back
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)—
DurabilityIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5G
Announced2025, March 022025, March 02
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, March 10Available. Released 2025, March 10
OS at Launch—Android 15, One UI 7.0

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G or Samsung Galaxy A56 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G — 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus 198 g for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8/10.

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