Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56
34.7Performance42.5
46.2Display48.5
41.7Camera42.6
52.5Battery58.2
89.3Features89.3
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) and battery (+6). Samsung Galaxy A36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 120% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 292,734 vs 133,245
- 53% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 466,860 vs 304,148
- 50% higher AnTuTu: 1,227,862 vs 816,934
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 816,934Bottom 27% | 1,227,862+50%Bottom 42% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 304,148Bottom 27% | 466,860+53%Bottom 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,245Bottom 37% | 292,734+120%Bottom 44% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 150,052Bottom 20% | 171,100+14%Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 229,489Bottom 22% | 297,168+29%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 1,350+33%Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 35% | 3,900+34%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+2% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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