Phone Comparison
Compare Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
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Overview
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Category | Midranger | Midranger |
| Price | $230 | $430 |
| Display | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SAMSUNG/Sub6 - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~87.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ - Mohs level 5 |
| HDR | N/A | HDR10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-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) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | Triple |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps (regional availability), 10-bit HDR |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | 45W wired, 65% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 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 (6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 5.4, A2DP, LE | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, optical) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | N/A | Yes (LDAC, Seamless, aptX, Dolby Atmos) |