Phone Comparison

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Our Pick: Samsung Galaxy A56 is the best choice based on specs comparison.

Expert Comparison

Updated July 2025 by Mk Mobile Arena team

Compare Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 side by side. Our table below provides a detailed, unbiased analysis of all key specifications and features to help you make an informed decision. No prices or sales—just pure information and expert insights.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A36 View Details	Samsung Galaxy A56 View Details
Basic Information
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release Date	Released 2025, March 10	2025, March 10
Views	1	N/A
Launch
Announced	2025, March 02	10 March, 2025
Status	Available. Released 2025, March 10	Released 2025, March 10
Body
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 + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Display
Type	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size	6.7"	6.7"
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Platform
OS	Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7	Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Chipset	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3	Exynos 1580
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
Memory
RAM	6-12	6-12
Storage	128GB/256GB storage, no card slot	128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Card Slot	No	No
Main Camera
Setup	Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 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
Setup	Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Features	N/A	N/A
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	N/A	N/A
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.4, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS	N/A	N/A
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Battery
Type	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	45W	45W
Misc
Colors	Lavender, Black, White, Lime	Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray
Models	SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1	SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660