{"id":2383,"date":"2025-05-22T08:24:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriesglobal.co.uk\/batterynews\/?p=2383"},"modified":"2025-05-22T08:24:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:24:48","slug":"samsung-galaxy-a36-and-a56-hands-on-review-which-one-should-you-buy-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batteriesglobal.co.uk\/batterynews\/archives\/2383","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy A36 and A56 Hands-On Review \u2013 Which One Should You Buy in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Samsung continues to dominate the mid-range smartphone market with the launch of the new Galaxy A36<\/strong> and Galaxy A56<\/strong>. These two smartphones are designed for users who want reliable performance<\/strong>, long-lasting battery life<\/strong>, and modern design<\/strong> without the flagship price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this hands-on review<\/strong>, we\u2019ll compare the Galaxy A36<\/strong> and A56<\/strong> side by side, explore their design<\/strong>, performance<\/strong>, battery<\/strong>, and more\u2014so you can decide which is the right fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf1f First Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both the Galaxy A36<\/strong> and A56<\/strong> feature a sleek design with Samsung\u2019s signature minimalist aesthetic. The phones feel lightweight yet durable<\/strong>, offering smooth operation with the latest One UI 6.1<\/strong> interface on Android 14<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca Galaxy A36 vs Galaxy A56 \u2013 Full Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Samsung Galaxy A36<\/strong><\/th>Samsung Galaxy A56<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Display<\/strong><\/td>6.4″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz<\/td>6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz<\/td><\/tr>
Processor<\/strong><\/td>Exynos 1380<\/strong><\/td>Snapdragon 7 Gen 1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
RAM<\/strong><\/td>6GB \/ 8GB<\/td>8GB<\/td><\/tr>
Storage<\/strong><\/td>128GB \/ 256GB<\/td>128GB \/ 256GB<\/td><\/tr>
Rear Camera<\/strong><\/td>Triple: 50MP + 8MP + 2MP<\/td>Triple: 64MP<\/strong> + 12MP + 5MP<\/td><\/tr>
Front Camera<\/strong><\/td>13MP<\/td>32MP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Battery Capacity<\/strong><\/td>5000mAh<\/strong>, 25W fast charging<\/td>5000mAh<\/strong>, 45W fast charging<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
5G Support<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Yes<\/td>\u2705 Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Fingerprint Sensor<\/strong><\/td>Side-mounted<\/td>In-display<\/td><\/tr>
Build<\/strong><\/td>Plastic back, Gorilla Glass front<\/td>Glass back, Gorilla Glass front<\/td><\/tr>
Colors<\/strong><\/td>Black, Light Blue, Lime<\/td>Navy, Peach, Graphite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
tip\uff1aFor detailed specs and real-life experience with Samsung mobile batteries<\/strong>, we recommend you visit our website batteriesglobal.co.uk<\/a><\/strong> or our exclusive launch tests on our blog.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd0b Battery & Charging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the key selling points<\/strong> for both models is the 5000mAh battery<\/strong>. While the Galaxy A36<\/strong> supports 25W fast charging<\/strong>, the Galaxy A56<\/strong> stands out with 45W fast charging<\/strong>, reducing wait time dramatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In real-world use, both phones easily last a full day on a single charge. The A56, with its more efficient chipset<\/strong>, can even stretch into a second day for moderate users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcf8 Camera Capabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy A56<\/strong> delivers more punch for photography lovers. The 64MP main sensor<\/strong> captures more detail, and the 32MP front camera<\/strong> is perfect for selfies and video calls. If you\u2019re a content creator or casual Instagrammer, the A56 is a better choice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, the Galaxy A36<\/strong> still performs solidly with its 50MP main camera<\/strong>, especially under good lighting conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2699\ufe0f Performance & Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Exynos 1380<\/strong> in the Galaxy A36 handles multitasking well, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1<\/strong> in the A56 offers smoother gaming and more power-efficient performance. Both models come with Samsung\u2019s promise of 4 years of software updates<\/strong>, which is a huge bonus in this price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf Which One Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n