Samsung Galaxy A36vsSamsung Galaxy A56
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy A56 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 449 — USD 100 more than the Samsung Galaxy A36. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Performance — led by performance score (950,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,900 nits).
- Samsung Galaxy A36 takes Camera — led by video score (82 pts).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy A56.
- Samsung Galaxy A36 takes Price — led by price (349 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want better video quality — 82 pts vs 80 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a better camera — 116 pts vs 112 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 449 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 950,000 pts vs 620,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,900 nits vs 1,200 nits.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A36
- Samsung Galaxy A56
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A36
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if price matters most. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy A56
Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 449.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 45 W charging
- 6 years of updates
- Good value
- Mid-range chipset
- No telephoto
- Plastic frame
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Great value
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 6 years of updates
- Mid-range Exynos chip
- Plastic frame
- No wireless charging