Samsung Unveils New Galaxy A Series with AI Features at MWC 2025

I Got a Look at Samsung's New Affordable Galaxy A Phones at MWC 2025

Samsung has debuted its latest midrange phones, the $500 Galaxy A56, $400 A36 and $300 A26. All three devices have larger displays, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new AI features. I got a first look at the phones during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and my first impression is that they feel impressively more premium than their sticker price, thanks to their bright displays, glass backing and use of Samsung's latest One UI 7. Arriving on the heels of the $599 iPhone 16E, Apple's idea of an affordable phone that's far from cheap, all three new Samsung Galaxy A phones seem to prove a phone-maker can still make a cheap phone that's truly affordable and flexes new features like Android 15 and Google's Circle to Search tool. All the phones are built to last you a while, with six years of OS and security updates, Samsung's Knox Vault for device security and privacy and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Here's everything to know about the Galaxy A36, A26 and A56. Read more: MWC 2025: All the Phones, Wearables, Robots and AI Live From Barcelona At 8.2mm thick and 196 grams, the Galaxy A36 5G is thinner and lighter than last year's Galaxy A35 5G, which was 7.4mm thick and weighed 209 grams. Like last year, the phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery, but now features 45-watt super fast charging, which Samsung says can charge the phone nearly 70% in 30 minutes. (CNET will test this once we get the devices in for review, so stay tuned.) Thinner bezels bump the display to 6.7 inches, compared to the A35's 6.6 inches. The A36 features a 120Hz refresh rate, and an increased peak brightness of 1,900 nits, ideally making it easier to see the screen even if you're in a brightly lit environment. Both the front and back feature Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, which Samsung says improves durability. The company says they're all "FHD+" resolution, which usually means 2,220x1,080 pixels. In person, the display looked nice and bright, and the bezels are still pretty noticeable, but not obtrusive. There's just enough heft to the phone to help it feel more premium than its price suggests, but it's still lightweight altogether. Cameras get an upgrade, too, with support for HDR video recording on the 50-megapixel main camera. Like last year's phone, the A36 also features an 8-megapixel ultrawide and 5-megapixel macro camera. The front camera goes from 13 to 12 megapixels, but supports 10-bit HDR video recording. It's worth noting that more megapixels doesn't automatically mean a better camera. HDR support can help images and videos have a wider dynamic range (the difference between the brightest parts of an image and the darkest parts) and look more detailed and colorful. For nighttime shots, Samsung says larger pixels serve up sharper, more vibrant images with minimal noise, even in extremely low light -- larger pixels can gather more light and have less image noise. Stay tuned to CNET's tests to see how the camera performs. You'll find AI features on the A36 like Google's Circle to Search, which can now also translate on-screen text and identify music. Samsung debuted these new capabilities on its flagship Galaxy S25 lineup in January. AI-powered photo editing tools include an enhanced Object Eraser that now lets you select multiple objects to be removed, and a Filter feature that lets you create a custom filter based on any photo. For example, if you have a shot of a sunset and you like the tone of the image, you can apply that filter to other photos, too. Edit Suggestion will use AI to analyze an image and serve up recommendations to improve it, like removing shadows or reflections. The A36 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, versus the Exynos 1380 featured on the Galaxy A35. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Samsung says there's also a larger cooling system to better dissipate heat and optimize for gameplay and streaming. The Galaxy A36 will be available on March 26 in black and lavender. An exclusive lime version is also available through Best Buy. Read more: Best Android Phone for 2025 The (even cheaper) Galaxy A26 is also thinner than its predecessor, measuring at 7.7mm compared to the Galaxy A25's 8.3mm. It also gets a bigger FHD+ display, thanks to reduced bezels, matching the A36's 6.5 inches. It shares a 120Hz refresh rate. The bezels on the A36 are more obvious than on the A26 and A56, especially along the bottom of the phone and around the camera. The display is also a bit dimmer. While last year's A25 featured a glass front and plastic back, the A26 steps things up with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on both the front and back, just like the A36. The frame remains plastic. Despite the upgrade to a glass backing, the A26 doesn't have the same premium, heftier feel in hand as the A36 and A56. But it has a smooth interface and is highly responsive, just like its A series sisters. Like last year's model, the A26 features a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera, 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and 2-megapixel macro camera, as well as a 13-megapixel selfie camera. Despite the lower price, you'll still get AI features like Photo Edit Suggestion and Object Eraser, as well as Circle to Search. The A26 runs the Exynos 1380 chipset, and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has expandable memory up to 2TB, and packs a 5,000 mAh battery. The A26 will become available March 28, and is only available in black. Read more: These Are the Best Camera Phones for 2025 To complete the trio, the Galaxy A56 has a 6.7-inch display and a 5,000 mAh battery, which, like the A36, supports 45-watt charging. The A56 is powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset and also has a larger vapor chamber to help you play games and watch videos for longer. The A56 has a 50-megapixel wide camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The selfie camera has a 12-megapixel sensor compared to the Galaxy A55's 32-megapixel front-facing camera, which took either 12- or 8-megapixel images after pixel binning. The selfie camera also gets 10-bit HDR support, and a Low Noise Mode helps to take sharper low-light photos, Samsung says. A feature only available on the A56 is called Best Face, which can help you nail a group photo by choosing the best expressions on up to five people and then combining them into one image. This is similar -- in name and in execution -- to Google's Best Take feature on the Pixel series. The A56 also gets an enhanced Object Eraser and Filter capabilities. Samsung hasn't yet shared color options for the A56, but the version I got a quick look at was white. It feels similar to the A36 in terms of weight, thickness and feel, and the screen brightness is also comparable.

I Got a Look at Samsung's New Affordable Galaxy A Phones at MWC

Samsung has debuted its latest midrange phones, the $500 Galaxy A56, $400 A36 and $300 A26. All three devices have larger displays, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new AI features. I got a first look at the phones during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and my first impression is that they feel impressively more premium than their sticker price, thanks to their bright displays, glass backing and use of Samsung's latest One UI 7. Arriving on the heels of the $599 iPhone 16E, Apple's idea of an affordable phone that's far from cheap, all three new Samsung Galaxy A phones seem to prove a phone-maker can still make a cheap phone that's truly affordable and flexes new features like Android 15 and Google's Circle to Search tool. All the phones are built to last you a while, with six years of OS and security updates, Samsung's Knox Vault for device security and privacy, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Here's everything to know about the Galaxy A36, A26 and A56. Read more: MWC 2025: All the Phones, Wearables, Robots and AI Live From Barcelona At 8.2mm thick and 196 grams, the Galaxy A36 5G is thinner and lighter than last year's Galaxy A35 5G, which was 7.4mm thick and weighed 209 grams. Like last year, the phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery, but now features 45-watt super fast charging, which Samsung says can charge the phone nearly 70% in 30 minutes. (CNET will test this once we get the devices in for review, so stay tuned.) Thinner bezels bump the display to 6.7 inches, compared to the A35's 6.6 inches. The A36 features a 120Hz refresh rate, and an increased peak brightness of 1,900 nits, ideally making it easier to see the screen even if you're in a brightly lit environment. Both the front and back feature Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, which Samsung says improves durability. The company says they're all "FHD+" resolution, which usually means 2,220x1,080 pixels. In person, the display looked nice and bright, and the bezels are still pretty noticeable, but not obtrusive. There's just enough heft to the phone to help it feel more premium than its price suggests, but it's still lightweight altogether. Cameras get an upgrade, too, with support for HDR video recording on the 50-megapixel main camera. Like last year's phone, the A36 also features an 8-megapixel ultrawide and 5-megapixel macro camera. The front camera goes from 13 to 12 megapixels, but supports 10-bit HDR video recording. It's worth noting that more megapixels doesn't automatically mean a better camera. HDR support can help images and videos have a wider dynamic range (the difference between the brightest parts of an image and the darkest parts) and look more detailed and colorful. For nighttime shots, Samsung says larger pixels serve up sharper, more vibrant images with minimal noise, even in extremely low light -- larger pixels can gather more light and have less image noise. Stay tuned to CNET's tests to see how the camera performs. You'll find AI features on the A36 like Google's Circle to Search, which can now also translate on-screen text and identify music. Samsung debuted these new capabilities on its flagship Galaxy S25 lineup in January. AI-powered photo editing tools include an enhanced Object Eraser that now lets you select multiple objects to be removed, and a Filter feature that lets you create a custom filter based on any photo. For example, if you have a shot of a sunset and you like the tone of the image, you can apply that filter to other photos, too. Edit Suggestion will use AI to analyze an image and serve up recommendations to improve it, like removing shadows or reflections. The A36 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, versus the Exynos 1380 featured on the Galaxy A35. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Samsung says there's also a larger cooling system to better dissipate heat and optimize for gameplay and streaming. The Galaxy A36 will be available on March 26 in black and lavender. An exclusive lime version is also available through Best Buy. Read more: Best Android Phone for 2025 The (even cheaper) Galaxy A26 is also thinner than its predecessor, measuring at 7.7mm compared to the Galaxy A25's 8.3mm. It also gets a bigger FHD+ display, thanks to reduced bezels, matching the A36's 6.5 inches. It shares a 120Hz refresh rate. The bezels on the A36 are more obvious than on the A26 and A56, especially along the bottom of the phone and around the camera. The display is also a bit dimmer. While last year's A25 featured a glass front and plastic back, the A26 steps things up with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on both the front and back, just like the A36. The frame remains plastic. Despite the upgrade to a glass backing, the A26 doesn't have the same premium, heftier feel in hand as the A36 and A56. But it has a smooth interface and is highly responsive, just like its A series sisters. Like last year's model, the A26 features a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera, 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and 2-megapixel macro camera, as well as a 13-megapixel selfie camera. Despite the lower price, you'll still get AI features like Photo Edit Suggestion and Object Eraser, as well as Circle to Search. The A26 runs the Exynos 1380 chipset, and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has expandable memory up to 2TB, and packs a 5,000 mAh battery. The A26 will become available March 28, and is only available in black. Read more: These Are the Best Camera Phones for 2025 To complete the trio, the Galaxy A56 has a 6.7-inch display and a 5,000 mAh battery, which, like the A36, supports 45-watt charging. The A56 is powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset and also has a larger vapor chamber to help you play games and watch videos for longer. The A56 has a 50-megapixel wide camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The selfie camera has a 12-megapixel sensor compared to the Galaxy A55's 32-megapixel front-facing camera, which took either 12- or 8-megapixel images after pixel binning. The selfie camera also gets 10-bit HDR support, and a Low Noise Mode helps to take sharper low-light photos, Samsung says. A feature only available on the A56 is called Best Face, which can help you nail a group photo by choosing the best expressions on up to five people and then combining them into one image. This is similar -- in name and in execution -- to Google's Best Take feature on the Pixel series. The A56 also gets an enhanced Object Eraser and Filter capabilities. Samsung hasn't yet shared color options for the A56, but the version I got a quick look at was white. It feels similar to the A36 in terms of weight, thickness and feel, and the screen brightness is also comparable.

Samsung's New Galaxy A Phones Are Truly Affordable. I Got a First Look at MWC 2025

Named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022 and has three times been a finalist in the LA Press Club's National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. Samsung has debuted its latest midrange phones, the $500 Galaxy A56, $400 A36 and $300 A26. All three devices have larger displays, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new AI features. I got a first look at the phones during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and my first impression is that they feel impressively more premium than their sticker price, thanks to their bright displays, glass backing and use of Samsung's latest One UI 7. Arriving on the heels of the $599 iPhone 16E, Apple's idea of an affordable phone that's far from cheap, all three new Samsung Galaxy A phones seem to prove a phone-maker can still make a device that's truly affordable and flexes new features like Android 15 and Google's Circle to Search tool. All the phones are built to last you a while, with six years of OS and security updates, Samsung's Knox Vault for device security and privacy, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Here's everything to know about the Galaxy A36, A26 and A56. Read more: MWC 2025: All the Phones, Wearables, Robots and AI Live From Barcelona At 8.2mm thick and 196 grams, the Galaxy A36 5G is thinner and lighter than last year's A35 5G, which was 7.4mm thick and weighed 209 grams. Like last year, the phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery, but now features 45-watt super fast charging, which Samsung says can charge the phone nearly 70% in 30 minutes. (CNET will test this once we get the devices in for review, so stay tuned.) Thinner bezels bump the display to 6.7 inches, compared to the A35's 6.6 inches. The A36 features a 120Hz refresh rate, and an increased peak brightness of 1,900 nits, ideally making it easier to see the screen even if you're in a brightly lit environment. Both the front and back feature Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, which Samsung says improves durability. The company says they're all "FHD+" resolution, which usually means 2,220x1,080 pixels. In person, the display looked nice and bright, and the bezels are still pretty noticeable, but not obtrusive. There's just enough heft to the phone to help it feel more premium than its price suggests, but it's still lightweight altogether. Cameras get an upgrade, too, with support for HDR video recording on the 50-megapixel main camera. Like last year's phone, the A36 also features an 8-megapixel ultrawide and 5-megapixel macro camera. The front camera goes from 13 to 12 megapixels, but supports 10-bit HDR video recording. It's worth noting that more megapixels doesn't automatically mean a better camera. HDR support can help images and videos have a wider dynamic range (the difference between the brightest parts of an image and the darkest parts) and look more detailed and colorful. For nighttime shots, Samsung says larger pixels serve up sharper, more vibrant images with minimal noise, even in extremely low light -- larger pixels can gather more light and have less image noise. Stay tuned to CNET's tests to see how the camera performs. You'll find AI features on the A36 like Google's Circle to Search, which can now also translate on-screen text and identify music. Samsung debuted these new capabilities on its flagship Galaxy S25 lineup in January. AI-powered photo editing tools include an enhanced Object Eraser that now lets you select multiple objects to be removed, and a Filter feature that lets you create a custom filter based on any photo. For example, if you have a shot of a sunset and you like the tone of the image, you can apply that filter to other photos, too. Edit Suggestion will use AI to analyze an image and serve up recommendations to improve it, like removing shadows or reflections. The A36 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, versus the Exynos 1380 featured on the Galaxy A35. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Samsung says there's also a larger cooling system to better dissipate heat and optimize for gameplay and streaming. The Galaxy A36 will be available on March 26 in black and lavender. An exclusive lime version is also available through Best Buy. Read more: Best Android Phone for 2025 The (even cheaper) Galaxy A26 is also thinner than its predecessor, measuring at 7.7mm compared to the Galaxy A25's 8.3mm. It also gets a bigger FHD+ display, thanks to reduced bezels, matching the A36's 6.5 inches. It shares a 120Hz refresh rate. The bezels on the A36 are more obvious than on the A26 and A56, especially along the bottom of the phone and around the camera. The display is also a bit dimmer. While last year's A25 featured a glass front and plastic back, the A26 steps things up with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on both the front and back, just like the A36. The frame remains plastic. Despite the upgrade to a glass backing, the A26 doesn't have the same premium, heftier feel in hand as the A36 and A56. But it has a smooth interface and is highly responsive, just like its A series sisters. Like last year's model, the A26 features a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera, 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and 2-megapixel macro camera, as well as a 13-megapixel selfie camera. Despite the lower price, you'll still get AI features like Photo Edit Suggestion and Object Eraser, as well as Circle to Search. The A26 runs the Exynos 1380 chipset, and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has expandable memory up to 2TB, and packs a 5,000 mAh battery. The A26 will become available March 28, and is only available in black. Read more: These Are the Best Camera Phones for 2025 To complete the trio, the Galaxy A56 has a 6.7-inch display and a 5,000 mAh battery, which, like the A36, supports 45-watt charging. The A56 is powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset and also has a larger vapor chamber to help you play games and watch videos for longer. The A56 has a 50-megapixel wide camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The selfie camera has a 12-megapixel sensor compared to the Galaxy A55's 32-megapixel front-facing camera, which took either 12- or 8-megapixel images after pixel binning. The selfie camera also gets 10-bit HDR support, and a Low Noise Mode helps to take sharper low-light photos, Samsung says. A feature only available on the A56 is called Best Face, which can help you nail a group photo by choosing the best expressions on up to five people and then combining them into one image. This is similar -- in name and in execution -- to Google's Best Take feature on the Pixel series. The A56 also gets an enhanced Object Eraser and Filter capabilities. Samsung hasn't yet shared color options for the A56, but the version I got a quick look at was white. It feels similar to the A36 in terms of weight, thickness and feel, and the screen brightness is also comparable.

This $399 Samsung Galaxy is the mid-range phone most people should buy

The A36 5G is being released alongside the A26, both of which feature AI enhancements and improvements to the camera, audio, display, and battery. Following the launch of its latest flagship smartphones, Samsung today is introducing the new Galaxy A series lineup, which includes the A36 5G and A26 5G. (There's also an A56 5G, but the company is holding off on sharing all the details for now.) Also: New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks suggest major changes to its design - and I'm all for it These new models are the first of their kind to feature enhanced AI capabilities, more powerful chipsets, and a refreshed look and feel that's akin to the more premium Samsung models -- all while maintaining a budget-friendly price to offer great value. I got a chance to go hands-on with the phones ahead of their launch, and here are the best new features you should know about. A(wesome) I(ntelligence) A key upgrade across all new A series models is Awesome Intelligence, an AI experience that brings select features from Samsung's flagship devices to the more affordable A series. Powered by One UI 7, it includes Circle to Search, which allows users to circle any part of the screen for quick assistance -- whether it's a web search, phone call, or finding a song. Also: I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro with the 16e for 24 hours - here's everything I learned The suite also features Object Eraser, an AI tool that lets users remove unwanted objects from photos by simply tapping the area to be erased, with the AI filling in the background. Additionally, the new A series devices will include Filters, enabling users to create custom photo filters. The A56 model also adds Best Face, a feature that allows users to swap a person's expression in a group photo for a more flattering one. With these AI tools in mind, let's examine each device's specs. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G The Galaxy A36 5G features upgrades across the board, with improvements in display, camera, processor, and battery. The A36's refreshed design features a linear lens layout with a triple camera array, which includes a 50MP OIS main lens, 8MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro. The front camera has also been upgraded to 12MP, similar to the one on the Galaxy S25 lineup -- though post-processing and how the device presents the captured image may differr. Also: This Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra deal on Amazon gets you a $200 gift card for free The A36 5G display is a bit larger and brighter than last year's A35, boasting a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1200 nits, ideal even under direct sunlight, according to Samsung. Despite the increase in screen size, it has a slimmer and lighter form factor, weighing 195g compared to the 209g on last year's A35. Like its predecessor, the phone still has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. Despite being lighter and more affordable, the phone felt surprisingly similar in the hand to the more expensive Galaxy S25. The weight and fit were just right, giving it a premium feel that you wouldn't expect at this price. The phone also received several upgrades under the hood. It is now powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, moving away from Samsung's Exynos chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging, up from its predecessors' 25W rating, and a larger cooling system. Also: What to expect at MWC 2025: Best phones I'm anticipating from Xiaomi, Honor, Samsung, more You'll get all of this, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, for a starting price of $399. The A36 5G is available in Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender, and Awesome Lime, the latter of which will be exclusively available at Best Buy beginning March 26. The two brighter colors are also iridescent and show a rainbow sheen when held at certain angles. Lastly, Samsung is now promising six years of OS and security updates, up from four years of OS updates and five years of security updates for past models. This guarantees that users will be able to take advantage of newer features for longer and, as a result, extend how long they keep the phone before needing to upgrade. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G The mid-tier Galaxy A26 5G also received several upgrades, including a design similar to the A36 5G with a glass back cover, replacing the plastic one on the A25. It features a triple camera array with a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro lens, alongside a 13MP front-facing selfie camera. Also: Visible will give you the new iPhone 16e for free. Here's how. The A26's display is now a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, made possible by reducing the bezel size. It also boasts an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, a notable feature at its price point. Additional upgrades include the new Exynos 1380 chipset (compared to the Exynos 1280), six years of OS/security updates, and similar Awesome Intelligence features as its bigger sibling. Priced at $299, the A26 will be available in only Black starting March 28. What about the A56 5G? The Galaxy A56 5G will launch later this year, so details about colors, availability, and form factor remain in the air. Samsung did share that it will have the same display, water and dust resistance, cameras, and battery as the Galaxy A36 5G, while the memory will be a bit higher at 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone is suggested to retail for $499. We'll have to stand by for what more Samsung offers with the model to justify the higher price.

Samsung's AI for Everyone New Galaxy A Series Announced

Samsung's latest Galaxy A series, featuring the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G, introduces a groundbreaking suite of AI-powered tools called Awesome Intelligence. Designed to enhance creativity and simplify everyday tasks, these innovative features are set to redefine how users interact with their smartphones. With Circle to Search, users can effortlessly identify songs, extract information from their screens, and take action with a single tap, streamlining their mobile experience. The AI-driven camera tools, such as Best Face and Object Eraser, empower users to create polished, professional-quality photos with ease, eliminating the need for extensive editing skills. The integration of AI into the Galaxy A series represents a significant milestone in making advanced mobile technology accessible to a wider audience. By offering a seamless blend of fun and functionality, these AI-powered features cater to both content creators and casual users alike. The Galaxy A series demonstrates Samsung's commitment to pushing the boundaries of smartphone capabilities, bringing innovative technology to the masses. The Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G are available in a stunning array of vibrant colors, including Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Lavender, and Mint, allowing users to express their personal style. While pricing varies by region and model, the Galaxy A56 5G stands as the premium option in the lineup, offering top-of-the-line features and performance. Consumers can purchase these devices through Samsung's official website, authorized retailers, and select carriers worldwide, ensuring easy access to this innovative technology. Samsung has prioritized durability in the Galaxy A series, equipping the devices with IP67 water and dust resistance to safeguard against the elements. This feature provides peace of mind for users, knowing their smartphones can withstand accidental spills or exposure to dust. Additionally, Samsung guarantees up to six years of Android OS and One UI updates, ensuring that the Galaxy A series remains up-to-date and secure for an extended period. This commitment to longevity sets the Galaxy A series apart, offering users a reliable and future-proof investment. The Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G boast immersive 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED displays with an impressive 1200 nits of brightness, delivering a captivating visual experience. Whether streaming high-quality video content or engaging in graphic-intensive gaming, these displays provide a stunning canvas that brings content to life. In an era where digital security is paramount, Samsung has implemented robust measures to protect user data. The Galaxy A series features Samsung Knox Vault and One UI 7, which provide advanced security and privacy features. These technologies work in tandem to safeguard sensitive information, giving users peace of mind in an increasingly connected world. The Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G also support Digital Key functionality in select markets, offering a convenient and secure way to manage smart locks and other connected devices. This feature streamlines access control, allowing users to seamlessly integrate their smartphones into their smart home ecosystems. For users with enterprise needs, the Galaxy A series offers the Galaxy A56 5G Enterprise Edition, which includes extended security updates and tools for managing large device fleets. This model caters to businesses seeking a reliable and secure smartphone solution that can scale with their organization. Beyond the Galaxy A series, Samsung's broader ecosystem of devices, such as Galaxy tablets and wearables, complements these smartphones, offering seamless integration for a connected lifestyle. Users can easily sync their data, share files, and control their devices through a unified platform, enhancing productivity and convenience. As Samsung continues to innovate and push the boundaries of mobile technology, the Galaxy A series stands as a testament to the company's commitment to making innovative features accessible to everyone. With its AI-powered creativity tools, robust security, and impressive specifications, the Galaxy A series sets a new standard for mid-range smartphones, empowering users to unleash their creativity and embrace a smarter, more connected future.

Samsung Unveils 2025 Galaxy A Series with new AI Goodies, 6-Year Update Promise

It features new AI enhancements like Best Face, improved object removal tool and Circle to Search. Samsung's Galaxy A series is probably the most popular midrange Android smartphone in the US. Ahead of MWC 2025, the company has launched the 2025 refresh of the A-series, featuring Samsung Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26 devices. All of them now sport the Galaxy AI enhancements, some new improvements, and other minor changes to the devices. All three of the Galaxy devices including the A56, A36, and A26 feature a new camera bump design. They will all come with a massive 6.7-inch Full HD+ display and a 120Hz refresh rate. They also come with a 5,000 mAh capacity battery and IP 67 dust and water protection on all three models. All the new 2025 A-series Galaxy devices will come with the latest Samsung One UI 7 based on Android 15 and receive 6 years of updates and security patches. You'll also see new Galaxy AI features onboard. Like Best Face, which lets you select the right facial expression when shooting a live photo. There's also going to be Samsung's improved object removal feature, other AI filters, and support for Google's Circle to Search. Coming to the differences, the A56 will come pack Samsung's Exynos 1580 processor which came out last October. While the A36 will come with the older Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Both the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 come with 45-watt charging support and a bigger vapor chamber for cooling. The A56 will also include a 12MP ultrawide, 50MP main, and 5MP macro lens at the back, and a 12MP selfie shooter.

Samsung India Launches Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G Featuring Awesome Intelligence, All-New Design and Enhanced Durability

Akshay Rao, General Manager, and Aditya Babbar, Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India at the launch of Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G with Awesome Intelligence, featuring amazing search and visual experiences to reimagine creativity. Sporting an all-new design language, the new Galaxy A series smartphones also feature enhanced durability and performance, along with robust security and privacy protection. Awesome Intelligence is available on Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G, enabling democratization of AI for Indian consumers. Awesome Intelligence, a comprehensive mobile AI suite, brings advanced AI features including Galaxy's fan-favourite AI features. Google's enhanced Circle to Search makes it easier than ever to search and discover from the phone's screen. With the recent enhancements to Circle to Search, users can also instantly search the songs they hear without switching apps. Whether it's a song playing on social media from their phone or music that's playing from speakers near them, just long press the navigation bar to activate Circle to Search, then tap the music button to identify the song name and artist. Awesome Intelligence also features a range of intelligent Visual editing features like Auto Trim, Best Face, Instant Slo-mo and many others. Auto-Trim and Best face are flagship-level AI features that are now getting democratized with Galaxy A56 5G. The new smartphones also come with Object Eraser, allowing users to remove unwanted distractions from photos. Moreover, Filters enables custom filter creation by extracting colours and styles from existing photos for users to apply for a unique and personalized effect depending on mood and taste. Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G come with an all-new design language which now forms the benchmark for Galaxy A series. The new design language features a Linear Floating Camera Module and a 'Radiance' inspired colour theme. Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G are the slimmest ever Galaxy A series devices with just 7.4mm thickness. Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G feature a larger display created for a high-quality, immersive viewing experience. Both devices feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with brightness levels reaching up to 1200 nits. New stereo speakers further enhance the experience with rich, balanced sound. Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G smartphones take the camera experience to a new level with a powerful triple-camera system featuring a 50MP main lens and 10-bit HDR front lens recording on Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G for bright and crisp selfies. Galaxy A56 5G comes with a 12MP ultra-wide lens and brings enhancements to Nightography, with Low Noise Mode making its way to the 12MP selfie camera along with additional wide camera support to capture stunning content in low-light settings. Both models also deliver enhanced performance for seamless multi-tasking. Galaxy A56 5G is powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset and Galaxy A36 5G runs on the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. A larger vapor chamber in both devices helps sustain performance, ensuring smooth gameplay and video playback. With a 5,000mAh battery, Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G are designed to keep up with users' daily routines. Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G support 45W charging power and Super-Fast Charge 2.0 technology, delivering faster charging for extended use. Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G feature an IP67 dust and water resistance rating. Additionally, an advanced Corning® Gorilla Victus+ Glass adds a layer of durability against scratches and cracks. Moreover, with six generations of Android OS and six years of security updates, the new Galaxy A series reinforces its focus on software longevity. These updates add additional support towards optimizing the devices' lifecycle, ensuring users can enjoy a smooth and reliable experience for years to come. Thanks to the integration of One UI 7 on the Galaxy A series for the first time, Samsung is further supporting robust security and privacy. With Samsung Knox Vault, the Galaxy A series provides an extra, fortified layer of device safety, transparency and user choice - ensuring sensitive data always stays protected. Equipped with the latest One UI 7 security and privacy features, Galaxy A series users benefit from holistic protection -- including enhancements in Theft Detection, More Security Settings and other features. As part of the launch offers, customers purchasing Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G will get a free storage upgrade worth INR 3000, making it an awesome deal. Customers will get the 12GB 256GB variant at the price of the 8GB 256GB variant and the 8GB 256 GB variant at the price of the 8GB 128GB variant at no extra cost. Galaxy A56 5G will be available in Awesome Olive, Awesome Lightgray and Awesome Graphite colours while Galaxy A36 5G will be available in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black and Awesome White. Apart from the primary storage upgrade offer, consumers can also get Samsung Care+ one-year screen protection at just INR 999, against the original price of INR 2,999. Customers can also avail up to 18 months no cost EMI on Galaxy A56 5G and up to 16 months no cost EMI on Galaxy A36 5G. Additionally, customers will get an Amazon voucher up to INR 400 on using Samsung Wallet for select transactions. Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 are now available for purchase via Samsung.com, across Samsung exclusive and partner stores, and other online platforms.