The three models feature several similarities, including a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120-Hz refresh rate, a 5,000-mAh battery, and a comparable camera setup, which includes a primary 50-megapixel sensor, alongside ultrawide and macro lenses, although the megapixel counts may vary among them. While having three rear cameras may seem impressive for budget devices, the performance of ultrawide and macro cameras on affordable smartphones has historically been subpar, making it intriguing to find out if these cameras will deliver better results this time around.
However, megapixels aren’t everything. Samsung highlights the A36 selfie camera (and likely the A56 model as well)—despite having a lower megapixel count than the A26, this 12-megapixel front-facing camera is capable of recording 10-bit HDR video at up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second. This enhancement allows for more accurate color representation in selfie videos.
According to Samsung, the A36 and A56 are equipped with a larger vapor chamber cooling system, designed for improved heat dissipation during intensive tasks like gaming. This system is nearly as expansive as the one found in last year’s Galaxy S24+. Furthermore, they support 45-watt fast charging, enabling users to reach approximately 70 percent battery in just 30 minutes.
AI Performance
The primary distinction among them lies in their performance capabilities. The A26 5G and A56 5G utilize Samsung’s proprietary Exynos processors—the Exynos 1380 with 6 GB of RAM for the A26, while the A56 boasts the Exynos 1580 paired with 8 GB of RAM. Notably, the Galaxy A26’s specifications appear to mirror those of last year’s Galaxy A35 5G, which offered satisfactory performance but still experienced occasional stuttering. The A26 retails for $300, $100 less than its predecessor.
Only the Galaxy A36 5G utilizes a Qualcomm chipset, specifically the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a newly unveiled chipset announced late last year. Nevertheless, the performance is expected to be comparable to that of the Snapdragon 7S Gen 2, which is commonly found in various international devices, such as the Poco X6.
