This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G and SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G smartphones.
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G features a 6.7-inch display and Exynos 1580 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G features a similarly-sized display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G | SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1900nits peak brightness, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1900nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front and back, Metal frame | Glass front and back, Plastic frame |
| Durability | IP67 dust & water resistance | IP67 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender |
| Our pick: |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G The SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G is slightly lighter, while the SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G has better build materials. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz , 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 15 with One UI 7 | Android 15 with One UI 7 |
| Our pick: |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A56 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording with video stabilization |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/6 (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 68 minutes) | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 68 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱23,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱25,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
₱19,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱21,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | March 2, 2025 | March 2, 2025 |
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