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Samsung’s A‑series has long offered consumers a taste of Galaxy features at accessible prices. The Galaxy A36 and A56 are 2025’s entries aimed at budget‑minded shoppers. They promise modern displays, respectable cameras and long battery life without breaking the bank. In this brief overview we compare the two models and explore whether they truly are the best budget options Samsung has to offer this year.

Design and Display

Both phones feature a minimalist design with a plastic back and aluminium frame. The A36 has a 6.5‑inch TFT LCD display with a 90‑Hz refresh rate, while the A56 steps up to a 6.7‑inch Super AMOLED display with a smoother 120‑Hz refresh rate and better colour reproduction. The displays are protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and both devices come in pastel colours such as Blue, Peach and Black. The A56 feels more premium thanks to its AMOLED panel, which offers deeper blacks and better contrast.

Performance

Under the hood, the A36 uses the Exynos 1280 processor, paired with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM. It handles everyday tasks well but struggles with intensive gaming. The A56 employs the more capable Exynos 1380 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, enabling smoother multitasking and better performance in games. Storage options start at 128 GB on both models and are expandable via microSD.

Cameras and Battery

The A36 features a triple‑camera setup: a 48‑MP main camera, an 8‑MP ultra‑wide lens and a 5‑MP macro lens. Photos are decent in good lighting, but low‑light shots show noise. The A56 improves things with a 64‑MP main camera, a 12‑MP ultra‑wide lens and a 5‑MP macro lens. The upgrade results in sharper photos and better dynamic range. Both phones have 13‑MP front cameras suitable for selfies and video calls.

Battery life is a strong point. The A36 houses a 5,000 mAh battery with 25‑W fast charging, while the A56 offers a slightly larger 5,100 mAh battery and the same charging speed. Both can comfortably last a day of moderate use, with the A56 edging ahead thanks to its more efficient chipset.

Verdict

The Galaxy A36 and A56 provide solid value in the budget segment. Choose the A36 if you prioritise affordability and can live with a 90‑Hz LCD display. Opt for the A56 if you want a superior AMOLED screen, better cameras and slightly smoother performance. Neither phone competes with the S25 series, but for their price points, they deliver the essentials well and benefit from Samsung’s reliable software support.