Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy A56

We put both spec sheets side by side and found 4 differences across 28 checks. 24 answers are identical.

Samsung · 2025

Galaxy A36

Screen size: 6.7"
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Ge...
Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Launch price: $399

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Samsung · 2025

Galaxy A56

Screen size: 6.7"
Processor: Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Launch price: $499

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Where they differ

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Feature	Galaxy A36	Galaxy A56
RAM	6GB / 8GB / 12GB	8GB / 12GB
Weight	195 g	198 g
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Launch price	$399	$499

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Audio

Headphone jack	No	No
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
FM radio	No	No

Storage & memory

microSD slot	No	No
RAM	6GB / 8GB / 12GB	8GB / 12GB
Storage options	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB

Connectivity

eSIM	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi 7	No	No
USB-C port	Yes	Yes
IR blaster	No	No

Battery & charging

Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse wireless charging	No	No
Charging speed	45W wired	45W wired
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh

Build & durability

Water resistance	Yes, IP67	Yes, IP67
Screen protection	Yes	Yes
Weight	195 g	198 g

Display

120Hz display	Yes, 120Hz	Yes, 120Hz
Screen size	6.7"	6.7"
Fingerprint sensor	Yes (under display, optical)	Yes (under display, optical)

Camera

Telephoto / optical zoom	No	No
4K video	Yes, 4K@30fps	Yes, 4K@30fps

Basics

Release date	2025, March 19	2025, March 19
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Launch price	$399	$499

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